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B8 3EG

Alum Rock

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Bordesley Green North / Alum Rock / B8 3EG

Overview

Postcode B8 3EG is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Bordesley Green North area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bordesley Green North is £34,900 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Alexander Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Bordesley Green North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,904 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bordesley Green North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

16.8%

Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Bordesley Green North is £34,900 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 166 ft away from B8 3EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bordesley Green North near B8 3EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.8 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.3 miAlexander ParkSmall

Property prices in Alum Rock

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £350,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£270,000
Flats2£66,500
Semi-Detached13£161,000
Terraced48£172,500

10 years price trend in Alum Rock

Schools

In the B8 3EG postcode area, located within Bordesley Green North, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySaltley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryEden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham EastFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryShaw Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miUmar'sKellington Close, Birmingham, B8 3NQ
0.3 miSuper SupermarketAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3NU
0.3 miRiaz Mini MarketBelchers Lane, Birmingham, B8 3EX
0.3 miAzad733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3PP
0.4 miNisaBordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5XZ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.