Postcode B8 3HL is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Washwood Heath area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Washwood Heath is £30,300 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ward End Park.
Washwood Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,672 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Washwood Heath is £30,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from B8 3HL.
Washwood Heath near B8 3HL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ward End Park | Large | Walking directions to Ward End Park |
| 0.4 mi | Alexander Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Park |
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 3HL postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Potha General Store | Gowan Road, Birmingham, B8 3JJ | Walking directions to Potha General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Umar's | Kellington Close, Birmingham, B8 3NQ | Walking directions to Umar's |
| 0.3 mi | Yousaf | Clodeshall Road, Birmingham, B8 3SN | Walking directions to Yousaf |
| 0.3 mi | Mushtaq's | Birmingham, B8 3QE | Walking directions to Mushtaq's |
| 0.3 mi | Prime Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DH | Walking directions to Prime Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.