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 174.7 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 174.7 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.
The nearest station is Stechford located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Stechford | N/A | Walking directions to Stechford |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £320,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £190,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £31,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £198,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £170,000 |
10 year median 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.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 3ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Riaz Mini Market | Belchers Lane, Birmingham, B8 3EX | Walking directions to Riaz Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Super Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3NU | Walking directions to Super Supermarket |
| 0.1 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 | Nisa | Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5XZ | Walking directions to Nisa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.