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B8 3JT

Nansen Road

Alum Rock

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Overview

Postcode B8 3JT 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 average crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ward End Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Washwood Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Washwood Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.2%

Approximately 14.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from B8 3JT.

Flood risk

No risk

Washwood Heath near B8 3JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B8 3JT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B8 3JT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWard End ParkLargeWalking directions to Ward End Park

Area Profile

Population
490
Population density
9,158.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.8(-31%)
Public order
3.9(-36%)
Burglary
3.9(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.9(-47%)
Vehicle crime
2.92(-55%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
374
76.33%
Other Asian
29
5.92%
Bangladeshi
21
4.29%
Other
17
3.47%
African
11
2.24%
Total population: 490

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
163
43.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
17.11%
Level 3 (A level)
47
12.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
11.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 374

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
45.83%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.33%
Social rents from council
14
11.67%
Other forms of private rent
6
5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Alum Rock

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £215K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alum Rock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£193,000£219
Terraced36£171,500£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alum Rock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alum Rock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121,500£99,500
2017£60,000£116,000£110,000
2018£74,000£127,500£120,000
2019£67,250£125,000£120,000
2020£49,500£125,000£127,750
2021£51,000£145,500£145,500
2022£156,000£165,000
2023£40,000£165,500£157,500
2024£55,000£175,000£170,000
2025£43,000£190,000£175,000
2026£232,500£154,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alum Rock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alum Rock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150£117
2017£114£138£126
2018£129£155£134
2019£83£146£129
2020£151£182£147
2021£139£171£154
2022£178£173
2023£143£208£173
2024£105£199£186
2025£44£222£194
2026£216£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alum Rock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alum Rock in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 20267, Mossvale Grove, Birmingham, B8 3QJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£83,500
17 Oct 20257, Mossvale Grove, Birmingham, B8 3QJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£59,000
29 May 202597, Nansen Road, Birmingham, B8 3JPTerracedFreehold£140,000
08 Jun 202639, Haycroft Avenue, Birmingham, B8 3LASemi-DetachedFreehold£193,000
12 Dec 202528, Haycroft Avenue, Birmingham, B8 3LASemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000

Schools

In the B8 3JT postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 3JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryRockwood AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryNansen Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHighfield Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 3JT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 3JT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGreen Halal SupermarketWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2XLWalking directions to Green Halal Supermarket
0.2 miMushtaq'sBirmingham, B8 3QEWalking directions to Mushtaq's
0.2 miPotha General StoreGowan Road, Birmingham, B8 3JJWalking directions to Potha General Store
0.3 miYousafClodeshall Road, Birmingham, B8 3SNWalking directions to Yousaf
0.3 miWahid SupermarketsHavelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QXWalking directions to Wahid Supermarkets

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B8 3JT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nosheen Khalid

Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Shaukat Mahmood

Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardAlum RockE05011120
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Washwood HeathE02001874
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 048EE01009485
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B8 3JT

Is B8 3JT (Washwood Heath) safe?

The area around B8 3JT records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B8 3JT?

The median sale price around B8 3JT in Washwood Heath is £175,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B8 3JT?

There are 20 schools close to B8 3JT, including Rockwood Academy (Good), Nansen Primary School (Good) and Highfield Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B8 3JT?

The closest station to B8 3JT is Adderley Park, about 1,272 m away.

How deprived is the area around B8 3JT?

B8 3JT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B8 3JT (Washwood Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B8 3JT is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nosheen Khalid (Independent) and Shaukat Mahmood (Independent).