Saltley Industrial Centre is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 1AW is located in the Alum Rock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saltley Industrial Centre, Birmingham, B8 1AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B8 1EE, B8 1ED, B8 1DZ, B8 1DU, B8 1DY, B8 1EG, B8 1DW, B8 1DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B8 1AW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 47.7% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 52.3% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 39.1% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 46.4% | 9.3% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 11.7% | 4.8% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.6% | 50.3% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 31.6% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B8 1AW this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 30.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 15.1% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 18.9% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.2% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 12.9% | 2.8% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 43.5% | 46.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 43.6% |
| Other Asian | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 3% | -8.1% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -71.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 63.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 63.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 23.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 63.4% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 27.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 1.9% | -20.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.1% | 37.2% | -32.1% |
| Christian | 13.2% | 46.2% | -33.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 75% | 6.5% | 68.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saltley Industrial Centre was 209.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.4% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saltley Industrial Centre has the 14th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 478th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 6 Saltley Industrial Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2016-08-17 | £97,981 |
B8 1AW area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 16% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B8 1AW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Unemployed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracelands Nursery School Grace Road , Sparkbrook B11 1ED | 4out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adderley Primary School Arden Road , Saltley B8 1DZ | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's C of E Primary School Alum Rock Road , Saltley B8 1JB | 2out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Duddeston Manor Road , Nechells B7 4JR | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR | 2out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 2out of 4 | 1,651 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,473 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starbank School Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Victoria Academy Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 555 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Heath School Oakwood House , 43-51 Whitmore Road B10 0NR | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School 18 Dixon Road , Small Heath B10 0BP | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Playstation Cafe | Unit H - Section 2, Adderley Road | 268 yd | |
| Madina Mosque | 150 Adderley Road, Birmingham | 389 yd | |
| MAJAJAN | Unit 2A Cobham Business Centre, Bordesley Green Road | 617 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe | Cabin Cafe, Landor Street | 636 yd | |
| MAJAJAN | Unit 2A, Cobham Business Centre | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway | Birmingham Wheels Park, 1 Adderley Road South | 626 yd | |
| Learn2Drift | Birmingham Wheels Park, 1 Adderley Road South | 626 yd | |
| Bridge House | Bridge Road, Birmingham | 819 yd | |
| The Garrison | Flat 1, The Garrison Public House, 110 Garrison Lane | 901 yd | |
| The Sportsman | Sportsman Inn, 157 Garrison Lane | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Peri | 93 Arden Road, Washwood Heath | 550 yd | |
| Os Urban Deli | Unit 18, Bordesley Trading Estate | 575 yd | |
| O's Urban Deli | Unit 19, Bordesley Trading Estate | 608 yd | |
| DIXY CHICKEN | 6 Duddeston Mill Road, Nechells | 795 yd | |
| Freshers Desserts | 1C Ellesmere Road, Birmingham | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosway (Uk) Limited | Unit 1, Network Park | 685 yd | |
| Al Halal Supermarket | 7-13 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 824 yd | |
| Kabul Express | 16 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 855 yd | |
| Pak Supermarket | 42 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heartlands Academy (Closed) Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch | 945 yd |
| Bordesley Green Girls School BORDESLEY GREEN ROAD | 969 yd | |
| Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Rampage Fitness (Closed) Cherrywood Road | health and fitness suite | 1,088 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.