Alum Rock Road, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B8 2LS, B8 3DD, B8 3JA.
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At a glance
107 property sales on Alum Rock Road, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £168,750. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £152,689. Average sale prices rose from £115,300 in 2016 to £125,000 in 2026 (+8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 34% below the Birmingham average of £254,981 over the same period. 18 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 14 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 65% terraced, 21% flat, 12% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Alum Rock Road range from £40,000 to £350,000. 80% of homes sold here were freehold and 20% leasehold. Of 1,395 streets in Birmingham with at least two sales in the last year, Alum Rock Road ranks 1196th for average price.
House prices on Alum Rock Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all B8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 80% freehold and 20% leasehold across 183 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 70 | £152,689 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Flat | 22 | £60,245 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 13 | £208,577 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Detached | 2 | £201,250 | 20 Nov 2019 |
Sold prices on Alum Rock Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, Alum Rock Road B8 1JB | 7 May 2026 | £360,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 2B, Alum Rock Road B8 1JB | 22 Apr 2026 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 5, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road B8 2LS | 27 Mar 2026 | £55,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 693, Alum Rock Road B8 3JA | 13 Mar 2026 | £100,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Alum Rock Road B8 1JB | 10 Mar 2026 | £375,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 195 - 197, Alum Rock Road B8 1NJ | 2 Mar 2026 | £433,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 815, Alum Rock Road B8 2AG | 12 Feb 2026 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 749, Alum Rock Road B8 3PX | 15 Jan 2026 | £183,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 155, Alum Rock Road B8 1NH | 24 Nov 2025 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 865, Alum Rock Road B8 2AG | 19 Sep 2025 | £270,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 673, Alum Rock Road B8 3JA | 27 Aug 2025 | £154,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 565, Alum Rock Road B8 3EJ | 20 Aug 2025 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 739, Alum Rock Road B8 3PX | 1 Aug 2025 | £202,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1001, Alum Rock Road B8 2LY | 8 Jul 2025 | £175,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 150, Alum Rock Road B8 1HU | 19 Jun 2025 | £450,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 9, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road B8 2LS | 12 May 2025 | £71,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 708, Alum Rock Road B8 3NU | 3 Mar 2025 | £35,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 298, Alum Rock Road B8 3DD | 28 Feb 2025 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 819, Alum Rock Road B8 2AG | 27 Feb 2025 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 681, Alum Rock Road B8 3JA | 26 Feb 2025 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 88, Alum Rock Road B8 1HZ | 24 Feb 2025 | £51,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 248, Alum Rock Road B8 3DD | 21 Feb 2025 | £1,200,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 667, Alum Rock Road B8 3JA | 12 Feb 2025 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 967, Alum Rock Road B8 2LY | 31 Jan 2025 | £237,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 140, Alum Rock Road B8 1HU | 16 Jan 2025 | £1,510,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 3, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road B8 2LS | 6 Dec 2024 | £60,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 434, Alum Rock Road B8 3HT | 3 Dec 2024 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 155, Alum Rock Road B8 1NH | 22 Nov 2024 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 364, Alum Rock Road B8 3DB | 23 Oct 2024 | £227,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1008, Alum Rock Road B8 2LS | 14 Oct 2024 | £25,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 342, Alum Rock Road B8 3DB | 23 Aug 2024 | £157,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 12A, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road B8 2LS | 18 Jul 2024 | £72,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 324, Alum Rock Road B8 3DD | 11 Jul 2024 | £171,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 697, Alum Rock Road B8 3JA | 21 May 2024 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 990, Alum Rock Road B8 2LS | 8 May 2024 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 391, Alum Rock Road B8 3DS | 12 Apr 2024 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 8, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road B8 2LS | 15 Mar 2024 | £62,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 984, Alum Rock Road B8 2LS | 9 Feb 2024 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 906, Alum Rock Road B8 2LU | 2 Feb 2024 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 667, Alum Rock Road B8 3JA | 26 Jan 2024 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 745, Alum Rock Road B8 3PX | 3 Jan 2024 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 984, Alum Rock Road B8 2LS | 20 Dec 2023 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 586, Alum Rock Road B8 3HX | 2 Nov 2023 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 248, Alum Rock Road B8 3DD | 12 Sep 2023 | £1,100,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 364, Alum Rock Road B8 3DB | 21 Aug 2023 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 945, Alum Rock Road B8 2LX | 30 Jun 2023 | £259,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 16, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road B8 2LS | 16 Jun 2023 | £69,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 384, Alum Rock Road B8 3DA | 31 May 2023 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 741, Alum Rock Road B8 3PX | 5 Apr 2023 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 367, Alum Rock Road B8 3DR | 20 Mar 2023 | £90,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 155, Alum Rock Road | £120,000 (Jan 2018) → £250,000 (Nov 2024) → £300,000 (Nov 2025) | +150% over 8 yrs |
| 708, Alum Rock Road | £325,000 (Jun 2019) → £35,000 (Mar 2025) | -89% over 6 yrs |
| 248, Alum Rock Road | £1,100,000 (Sep 2023) → £1,200,000 (Feb 2025) | +9% over 1 yr |
| 667, Alum Rock Road | £130,000 (Jan 2024) → £155,000 (Feb 2025) | +19% over 1 yr |
| Flat 3, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road | £66,950 (Mar 2020) → £60,000 (Dec 2024) | -10% over 5 yrs |
| 434, Alum Rock Road | £148,000 (Nov 2018) → £180,000 (Dec 2021) → £190,000 (Dec 2024) | +28% over 6 yrs |
| 364, Alum Rock Road | £150,000 (Aug 2023) → £227,000 (Oct 2024) | +51% over 1 yr |
| Flat 12A, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road | £77,000 (Dec 2017) → £72,500 (Jul 2024) | -6% over 7 yrs |
| 990, Alum Rock Road | £165,000 (Sep 2018) → £230,000 (May 2024) | +39% over 6 yrs |
| 984, Alum Rock Road | £120,000 (Dec 2023) → £130,000 (Feb 2024) | +8% over under a year |
| 292, Alum Rock Road | £92,000 (Feb 2017) → £141,500 (Mar 2017) → £195,000 (Jul 2022) | +112% over 5 yrs |
| 79, Alum Rock Road | £130,000 (Aug 2019) → £1,000,000 (Jul 2022) | +669% over 3 yrs |
| 428, Alum Rock Road | £105,000 (Aug 2019) → £130,000 (Aug 2021) | +24% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 19, Emerald Court 960A, Alum Rock Road | £80,000 (Nov 2016) → £63,000 (May 2020) | -21% over 4 yrs |
| 468, Alum Rock Road | £151,000 (Jun 2018) → £160,000 (Nov 2019) | +6% over 1 yr |
| 914, Alum Rock Road | £68,000 (Jan 2016) → £70,000 (Oct 2019) | +3% over 4 yrs |
| 910, Alum Rock Road | £100,000 (Mar 2017) → £150,000 (Jun 2019) | +50% over 2 yrs |
| 171, Alum Rock Road | £250,000 (Feb 2018) → £360,000 (Apr 2018) | +44% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Alum Rock Road
Crime
616 crimes were reported within about a mile of Alum Rock Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 274 |
| Shoplifting | 84 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 53 |
| Vehicle crime | 49 |
| Public order | 33 |
| Other theft | 26 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Alum Rock Road is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Cole Flood alert area
- River Blythe in Warwickshire Flood alert area
- Upper Tame Flood alert area
- River Cole at Stechford Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Alum Rock Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy 1,668 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Thornton Primary School 473 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School 234 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Sladefield Infant School 266 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 109 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Blackwater Academy 17 pupils | Other independent school | 12–20 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Riverside Education 100 pupils | Other independent school | 14–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ward End Primary School 878 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Stechford station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Adderley Park station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Lea Hall station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Twyford Road (opp, Washwood Heath Road) 1 min walk
- The Ward End (on, Alum Rock Road) 1 min walk
- Foley Road (adj, Washwood Heath Road) 2 min walk
- Foley Road (opp, Washwood Heath Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ward End Medical Centre
794A Washwood Heath Road, Ward End, Birmingham · 0.2 mi - Cotterils Lane Surgery
75-77 Cotterills Lane, Alum Rock, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Pearl Medical Centre
619/621 Washwood Heath Road, Ward End, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Naseby Medical Centre
Naseby Road, Saltley, Birmingham · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Washwood Heath · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Hodge Hill Birmingham · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Tesco Hodge Hill Superstore · 0.3 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Stechford Food Warehouse · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Foxwell Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Ipharm Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Washwood Heath Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 716 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 27.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,750 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 87% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 81% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 81% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Alum Rock Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 69.4% | 31% |
| White | 13.6% | 48.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 8.8% | 4.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.8% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 76.7% | 29.9% |
| Christian | 13.3% | 34% |
| No religion | 4.5% | 24.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.1% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 36.9% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 23.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.1% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.6% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.1% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.6% | 41.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25% | 31.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.4% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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