Postcode B8 3LD is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Saltley East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year. The median sale price in Alum Rock is £182,500 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,125 and £219,500. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Alexander Park.
Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 663 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley East has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.2 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 141 ft away from B8 3LD.
Saltley East near B8 3LD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.9 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alexander Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £207 per square foot) in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £201,500 | £221 |
| Terraced | 32 | £174,000 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £194,000 | £172,500 |
| 2026 | — | £220,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £195 |
| 2026 | — | £228 | £195 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 9, Mendip Avenue, Birmingham, B8 3JW | Terraced | Freehold | £148,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 84, Tarry Road, Birmingham, B8 3JN | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 61, Tarry Road, Birmingham, B8 3JN | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 10, Tarry Road, Birmingham, B8 3JX | Flats | Leasehold | £89,250 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 27, Tarry Road, Birmingham, B8 3JX | Terraced | Freehold | £151,000 |
In the B8 3LD postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Rockwood Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Mar 2016. | |
Rockwood Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Mar 2016
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Nansen Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Nansen Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Highfield Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2014. | |
Highfield Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Feb 2014
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B8 3LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Potha General Store | Gowan Road, Birmingham, B8 3JJ | Walking directions to Potha General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Mushtaq's | Birmingham, B8 3QE | Walking directions to Mushtaq's |
| 0.1 mi | Hamza Halal Meat | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | Walking directions to Hamza Halal Meat |
| 0.1 mi | Wahid Supermarkets | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | Walking directions to Wahid Supermarkets |
| 0.2 mi | Yousaf | Clodeshall Road, Birmingham, B8 3SN | Walking directions to Yousaf |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B8 3LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nosheen Khalid
Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026
Shaukat Mahmood
Alum Rock - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B8 3LD records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and drugs.
The median sale price around B8 3LD in Alum Rock is £182,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 3LD, including Rockwood Academy (Good), Nansen Primary School (Good) and Highfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B8 3LD is Adderley Park, about 968 m away.
B8 3LD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 663 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B8 3LD 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).