Postcode B8 3HR 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 very high crime levels, with around 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 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.
Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from B8 3HR.
Saltley East near B8 3HR 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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 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 | 1 | £43,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £194,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 3HR postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 3HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Umar's | Kellington Close, Birmingham, B8 3NQ | Walking directions to Umar's |
| 0.3 mi | Potha General Store | Gowan Road, Birmingham, B8 3JJ | Walking directions to Potha General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Yousaf | Clodeshall Road, Birmingham, B8 3SN | Walking directions to Yousaf |
| 0.4 mi | Prime Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DH | Walking directions to Prime Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Mushtaq's | Birmingham, B8 3QE | Walking directions to Mushtaq's |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.