Postcode B8 3EH is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Saltley East area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year. The median sale price in Alum Rock is £182,500 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,125 and £219,500. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Alexander Park.
Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 725 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley East has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 242 ft away from B8 3EH.
Saltley East near B8 3EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexander Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £207 per square foot) in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £201,500 | £221 |
| Terraced | 32 | £174,000 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £121,500 | £99,500 |
| 2017 | £60,000 | £116,000 | £110,000 |
| 2018 | £74,000 | £127,500 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £67,250 | £125,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £49,500 | £125,000 | £127,750 |
| 2021 | £51,000 | £145,500 | £145,500 |
| 2022 | — | £156,000 | £165,000 |
| 2023 | £40,000 | £165,500 | £157,500 |
| 2024 | £55,000 | £175,000 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £43,000 | £194,000 | £172,500 |
| 2026 | — | £220,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £150 | £117 |
| 2017 | £114 | £138 | £126 |
| 2018 | £129 | £155 | £134 |
| 2019 | £83 | £146 | £129 |
| 2020 | £151 | £182 | £147 |
| 2021 | £139 | £171 | £154 |
| 2022 | — | £178 | £173 |
| 2023 | £143 | £208 | £173 |
| 2024 | £105 | £199 | £186 |
| 2025 | £44 | £222 | £195 |
| 2026 | — | £228 | £195 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3EH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | 12, Dorlcote Road, Birmingham, B8 3EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 565, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 5, Banford Road, Birmingham, B8 3EN | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 19, Banford Road, Birmingham, B8 3EN | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 7, Banford Road, Birmingham, B8 3EN | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the B8 3EH postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Saltley Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2018. | |
Saltley Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Feb 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jan 2023. | |
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jan 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Alston Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jun 2019. | |
Alston Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Jun 2019
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B8 3EH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Super Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3NU | Walking directions to Super Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Riaz Mini Market | Belchers Lane, Birmingham, B8 3EX | Walking directions to Riaz Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Azad | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3PP | Walking directions to Azad |
| 0.3 mi | Umar's | Kellington Close, Birmingham, B8 3NQ | Walking directions to Umar's |
| 0.4 mi | Carpati Magazin | 627 Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5XZ | Walking directions to Carpati Magazin |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B8 3EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nosheen Khalid
Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026
Shaukat Mahmood
Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B8 3EH records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and possession of weapons.
The median sale price around B8 3EH in Alum Rock is £182,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 3EH, including Saltley Academy (Good), Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East (Outstanding) and Alston Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B8 3EH is Adderley Park, about 1,445 m away.
B8 3EH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 725 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B8 3EH is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nosheen Khalid (Independent) and Shaukat Mahmood (Independent).