Postcode B8 3QX 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 high crime levels, with around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Saltley East is £30,300 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Adderley Park.
Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.7% 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 of residents in Saltley East is £30,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B8 3QX.
Saltley East near B8 3QX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.8 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Adderley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Alexander Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 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 | 2 | £31,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £198,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 3QX postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 3QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Hamza Halal Meat | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | Walking directions to Hamza Halal Meat |
| 0 mi | Wahid Supermarkets | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | Walking directions to Wahid Supermarkets |
| 0.1 mi | Prime Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DH | Walking directions to Prime Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Iqbal & Sons | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 1NH | Walking directions to Iqbal & Sons |
| 0.1 mi | Potha General Store | Gowan Road, Birmingham, B8 3JJ | Walking directions to Potha General Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.