B8 3BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alderson Road, 0.6km from Saltley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 3BX is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 73.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B8 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00046621 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDERSON ROAD, B8 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERSON ROAD, B8 3BX.
395
33
£ 34,900 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 3BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B8 3BX has a highly multicultural community character — 71% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 73.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 3BX. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 109,500
6 sales · Mean £ 130,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B8 3BX has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
Shaw Hill Primary School
Parkfield Community School
Nansen Primary School
Rockwood Academy
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Saltley Academy
Highfield Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- McDonald's0.8 km
- Lal Qela0.7 km
- OMG Desserts0.7 km
- Go Peri1.0 km
- Top Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Sitra Shop1.0 km
- Esakhelui News0.7 km
- Romanian Food Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Solomon Dispensing Chemists0.7 km
- Nafees Bakers & Sweets0.9 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Spicy Corner0.6 km
- Blend It1.0 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Highfield Fresh Naan0.7 km
- My Favourite Chip Shop0.8 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Big Shot Snooker Club0.7 km
- Bridge House0.7 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Bucuresti Magazine1.0 km
- Lidl Uk Gmbh0.8 km
- Khan Grocery0.4 km
- Azad Supermarket0.8 km
- Dadyal Supermarket0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adderley Park0.9 km
- Duddeston2.0 km
- Stechford2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B83BX · Data under Open Government Licence