Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SALTLEY INDUSTRIAL CENTRE, B8 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTLEY INDUSTRIAL CENTRE, B8 1AW.

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Population

432

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B8 1AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B8 1AW has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B8 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Saltley Industrial Centre, 0.5km from Vauxhall in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 1AW 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00046626 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 1AW. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British10.2%
Asian / British Asian60.9%
Black / African / Caribbean18.1%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 11%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B8 1AW has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Vehicle crime42
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Adderley Primary School

Good483 pupils0.2 km
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Adderley Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.4 km
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St Saviour's C of E Primary School

Good413 pupils0.8 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

Good985 pupils0.9 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good381 pupils0.9 km
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Heartlands Academy

Outstanding804 pupils0.9 km
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Parkfield Community School

Outstanding690 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Bro Buns0.9 km
  • Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque1.0 km
  • Chai Green0.9 km
  • Khyber Pass Restaurant0.9 km
  • Khyber Restaurant & Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Kingdom Sweets & Bakers Ltd1.0 km
  • Rio's Piri Piri0.9 km
  • Blueprint Burgers1.0 km
  • Desi Roti & Karahi House0.8 km
  • Original Apna Pizza Bar Kebab House1.0 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Nafees Bakers & Sweets0.8 km
  • Post Office0.8 km
  • Griffins Cafe0.8 km
  • Post Office0.9 km
  • Heartland Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Al Halal Supermarket0.8 km
  • Kabul Express0.8 km
  • Pak Supermarket0.8 km
  • Dadyal Supermarket0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Sportsman0.8 km
  • Albion Vaults1.0 km
  • Big Shot Snooker Club1.0 km
  • Bridge House0.8 km
  • PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Adderley Park0.7 km
  • Duddeston0.7 km
  • Bordesley1.8 km