Postcode B8 3ER is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road is £33,000 per year. The nearest station is Stechford located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.
Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road is £33,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from B8 3ER.
Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road near B8 3ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £66,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £161,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £172,500 |
10 years price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 3ER postcode area, located within Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Saltley Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Alston Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sladefield Infant School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.