Postcode B8 3TD 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 high crime levels, with around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Adderley Park.
Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,944 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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 117 ft away from B8 3TD.
Saltley East near B8 3TD 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 |
| 0.9 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 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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 3TD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 99, Bowyer Road, Birmingham, B8 1EY | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 107, Bowyer Road, Birmingham, B8 1EY | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 208, St Saviours Road, Birmingham, B8 1HA | Terraced | Freehold | £216,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 39, Cardinal House, 55, Bridge Road, Birmingham, B8 3ST | Flats | Leasehold | £35,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 42, Cardinal House, 55, Bridge Road, Birmingham, B8 3ST | Flats | Leasehold | £35,000 |
In the B8 3TD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | The Rosary Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2024. | |
The Rosary Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Mar 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Parkfield Community School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2023. | |
Parkfield Community School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Oct 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Shaw Hill Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Mar 2017. | |
Shaw Hill Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Mar 2017
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13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B8 3TD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Saviour's Road, Birmingham, B8 1HA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 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 | Anna Store | 97-99 Arden Road, Birmingham, B8 1DE | Walking directions to Anna Store |
| 0.2 mi | Wahid Supermarkets | Havelock Road, Birmingham, B8 3QX | Walking directions to Wahid Supermarkets |
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 3TD, 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 3TD records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around B8 3TD 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 3TD, including The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good), Parkfield Community School (Outstanding) and Shaw Hill Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B8 3TD is Adderley Park, about 435 m away.
B8 3TD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,944 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 3TD 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).