Postcode B8 3PJ is located in a major urban area, within the Alum Rock area 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ward End Park.
Washwood Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,594 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from B8 3PJ.
Washwood Heath near B8 3PJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.5 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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2026 | 101, Harts Road, Birmingham, B8 3JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 50, Farndon Road, Birmingham, B8 3HS | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 97, Nansen Road, Birmingham, B8 3JP | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 22, Clipston Road, Birmingham, B8 3HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 39, Naseby Road, Birmingham, B8 3HE | Terraced | Freehold | £239,950 |
In the B8 3PJ postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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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| 0.1 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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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jan 2023. | |
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jan 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B8 3PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Potha General Store | Gowan Road, Birmingham, B8 3JJ | Walking directions to Potha General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Umar's | Kellington Close, Birmingham, B8 3NQ | Walking directions to Umar's |
| 0.3 mi | Green Halal Supermarket | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2XL | Walking directions to Green Halal Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Mushtaq's | Birmingham, B8 3QE | Walking directions to Mushtaq's |
| 0.3 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 3PJ, 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 3PJ 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, public order and burglary.
The median sale price around B8 3PJ 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 3PJ, including Nansen Primary School (Good), Rockwood Academy (Good) and Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B8 3PJ is Adderley Park, about 1,267 m away.
B8 3PJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B8 3PJ 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).