Postcode B8 3PJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 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 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.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £350,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £66,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 3PJ postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Brook Hill | Kellington Close, Birmingham, B8 3NQ | |
| 0.3 mi | Khan Brothers Pool Hall | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DH | |
| 0.4 mi | Bigshot Snooker Club | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.