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Alderson Road is in Saltley, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B8 3BX is located in the Alum Rock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Alderson Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B8 3AE, B8 3BY, B8 3BS, B8 3AG, B8 3BN, B8 3BT, B8 3DX, B8 3AS, B8 3DT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B8 3BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46%50.5%4.5% 51.0% -0.5%
Male54%49.5%-4.5% 49.0% 0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35.1%29.1%-6.0% 37.9% -8.8%
Married: Opposite sex47.5%50.5%3.0% 44.2% 6.3%
Separated4.6%2.9%-1.7% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced4.6%5.8%1.2% 9.1% -3.3%
Widowed8.1%11.6%3.5% 6.1% 5.5%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.5%49.7%2.2% 48.4% 1.3%
Good health28.8%29.7%0.9% 33.6% -3.9%
Fair health15.2%15.2%0.0% 12.7% 2.5%
Bad health6.1%3%-3.1% 4.0% -1.0%
Very bad health2.5%2.3%-0.2% 1.2% 1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 3BX this area, 43.3% 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 14.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications44.4%43.3%-1.1% 18.2% 25.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.7%13.1%3.4% 9.6% 3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.8%11.6%0.8% 13.4% -1.8%
Apprenticeship1.2%3.6%2.4% 5.3% -1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.5%10.5%2.0% 16.9% -6.4%
Degree or Similar14.3%14.9%0.6% 33.8% -18.9%
Other11.2%2.9%-8.3% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%1.8%1.5% 1.1% 0.7%
Indian0.3%0.8%0.5% 3.1% -2.3%
Pakistani58.1%66.1%8.0% 2.7% 63.4%
Other Asian10.6%2.5%-8.1% 1.6% 0.9%
Black African4%10.4%6.4% 2.5% 7.9%
Black Caribbean1.3%0.5%-0.8% 1.0% -0.5%
Other Black4.3%0.3%-4.0% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian2.5%0.3%-2.2% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African1.3%0%-1.3% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.8%0.8%0.0% 0.8% 0.0%
White12.9%8.4%-4.5% 81.4% -73.0%
Arab1.3%0.3%-1.0% 0.6% -0.3%
Other2.5%8.1%5.6% 1.6% 6.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 53.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.6%53.7%-3.9% 83.2% -29.5%
European Union6.1%6.6%0.5% 6.1% 0.5%
Rest of Europe0.3%2%1.7% 0.8% 1.2%
Africa5.3%4.3%-1.0% 2.7% 1.6%
Middle East and Asia29.3%32.9%3.6% 5.6% 27.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.5%0.5%-1.0% 1.3% -0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK57.1%53.5%-3.6% 83.2% -29.7%
10+ Years5.8%26.3%20.5% 9.8% 16.5%
5-10 Years5.8%7.3%1.5% 2.9% 4.4%
2-5 Years6.3%4.3%-2.0% 2.2% 2.1%
Less than 2 years25%8.6%-16.4% 1.9% 6.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.9% 76.7% -4.8%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Romania1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Other EU countries5.1% 1.5% 3.6%
Other Europe3% 0.2% 2.8%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Southern Asia9.4% 1.2% 8.2%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held6.3% 13.5% -7.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion2.8% 37.2% -34.4%
Christian7.6% 46.2% -38.6%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Muslim82.5% 6.5% 76.0%
Other religion0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Alderson Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderson Road was 137.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% higher than the Alum Rock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alderson Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock and the 942nd highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,900
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in B8 3BX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alderson Road are based on 108 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alderson Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for B8 3BX

Average Price
£169,010
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£169,010
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alderson Road

Average Price
£162,953
Semi-Detached
£182,193
Terraced
£160,989
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alderson Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
93 Alderson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£216,0002025-01-21 £215,786
125 Alderson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0002024-05-29 £126,534
96 Alderson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£70,0002022-05-20 £74,357
138 Alderson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£175,0002022-05-13 £185,891
122 Alderson Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
Terraced, an established residential building
£80,0002017-03-27 £119,172
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B8 3BX

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in B8 3BX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Looking after home or family52
Full-Time Employee47
Retired35
Other29
Self-Employed28
Part-Time Employee28
Student (economically inactive)25
Unemployed15
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Transport and storage14
Manufacturing11
Human health and social work activities11
Education10
Administrative and support service activities6
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Accommodation and food service activities3
Information and communication2
Construction2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Real estate activities1
Financial and insurance activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Other1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QU
3out of 4 798 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Washwood Heath Nursery School
201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY
4out of 4 1,017 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Adderley Nursery School
1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN
4out of 4 1,395 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bloomsbury Nursery School
Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX
4out of 4 2,340 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Bordesley Green East Nursery School
358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB
3out of 4 2,491 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shaw Hill Primary School
Anthony Road , Alum Rock B8 3AN
4out of 4 203 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Parkfield Community School
Parkfield Road , Saltley B8 3AX
4out of 4 489 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Nansen Primary School
Naseby Road , B8 3HG
3out of 4 565 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Bridge Road , Saltley B8 3SF
- not rated 592 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Highfield Junior and Infant School
Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF
3out of 4 888 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rockwood Academy
Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG
3out of 4 565 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Saltley Academy
Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX
3out of 4 897 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Bordesley Green Road , B9 4TR
2out of 4 1,063 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Waverley Studio College
470 Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5SX
3out of 4 1,324 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Small Heath Leadership Academy
Muntz Street , Small Heath B10 9RX
1out of 4 2,133 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 3,124 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South and City College Birmingham
129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU
- not rated 3,425 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Jennens Road , B4 7PS
- not rated 3,425 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF
- not rated 4,340 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Waverley School
Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA
2out of 4 1,676 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Washwood Heath Academy
Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS
3out of 4 1,833 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Starbank School
Hob Moor Road , B10 9BT
- not rated 1,877 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Victoria Academy
Talbot Way , Small Heath B10 0HJ
3out of 4 2,919 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
King Solomon International Business School
Lord Street , B7 4AA
1out of 4 3,337 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hamd House School
The Custard House , 29 - 43 Blake Lane B9 5QT
- not rated 1,154 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Al Huda Girls' School
74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD
- not rated 1,303 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Heart of Birmingham Vocational College
328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD
- not rated 1,957 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Riverside Education
2 Riverside Drive , Stechford B33 9BF
- not rated 2,090 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Greenfields Primary School
472 Coventry Road , B10 0UG
- not rated 2,232 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ukim Jamia Mosque Birmingham2-8 Ludlow Road, Birmingham99 yd
Uks Fried Chicken466 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham243 yd
Roti Wala Dera Ltd491 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham278 yd
The Gelato Shack372 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham286 yd
Gioia Parlour260 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham462 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bridge HouseBridge Road, Birmingham796 yd
Big Shot Snooker Club10 Highfield Road, Washwood Heath805 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ali's Kebabish409 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham194 yd
Parathawala401-403 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham200 yd
Shazees Kitchen318 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham411 yd
Biryani Guys292 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham465 yd
Roti & Curry JunctionUnit 5, 3 Langton Road573 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Azad Supermarket733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham864 yd
Lidl Uk GmbhAlum Rock Road, Birmingham864 yd
Akasaja Local Shop and Limited437-441 Bordesley Green, Bordesley Green1,006 yd
Bucuresti Magazine629 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham1,066 yd
AsdaRear Of, 371 Bordesley Green1,091 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Park View Community Leisure Centre (Closed)
Naseby Road
656 yd
Rockwood Academy
NASEBY ROAD
artificial grass pitch658 yd
Saltley Wellbeing Centre
BROADWAY AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite692 yd
Women'S Health & Fitness Gym (Closed)
757-761 757-761 Alum Rock Road
health and fitness suite886 yd
South And City College Birmingham (Bordesley Green Campus)
BORDESLEY GREEN
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite1,045 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed159.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.