Postcode B8 3ET is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Saltley East area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Saltley East is £30,300 per year. The nearest station is Stechford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.
Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 512 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.1% 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 of residents in Saltley East is £30,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B8 3ET.
Saltley East near B8 3ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £350,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £66,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 3ET postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 13 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Saltley Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Sladefield Infant School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Thornton Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.