Postcode B8 3SQ 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Adderley Park.
Saltley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from B8 3SQ.
Saltley West near B8 3SQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.8 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Adderley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Alexander Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Alum Rock area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 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 | 1 | £43,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £194,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alum Rock
In the B8 3SQ postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 3SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Saviour's Road, Birmingham, B8 1HA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Anna Store | 97-99 Arden Road, Birmingham, B8 1DE | Walking directions to Anna Store |
| 0.2 mi | Prime Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DH | Walking directions to Prime Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Yousaf | Clodeshall Road, Birmingham, B8 3SN | Walking directions to Yousaf |
| 0.2 mi | Wahid Supermarkets | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | Walking directions to Wahid Supermarkets |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.