B8 1SE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1SE 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 32% 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 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 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 1SE are sourced from Output Area E00048020 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B8 1SE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B8 1SE.
434
32
£ 30,300 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 1SE 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 1SE has a highly multicultural community character — 83% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 1SE. The average age is 32.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B8 1SE has low crime rates — 49 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
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Adderley Nursery School
Highfield Junior and Infant School
Rockwood Academy
Nansen Primary School
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Parkfield Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Bro Buns0.5 km
- Burger and Sauce0.7 km
- Madina Kashif-Ul-Aloom Mosque0.6 km
- 400 Pizza0.2 km
- OODLES0.6 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Kingdom Sweets & Bakers Ltd0.6 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.4 km
- Original Apna Pizza Bar Kebab House0.5 km
- Bilal Sweet Centre0.5 km
- Burgerizza0.7 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Post Office0.6 km
- BOBS SHOP0.1 km
- Dispharma Chemist0.4 km
- Egg Free Cake Box0.7 km
- Fresh Food Saver0.1 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Albion Vaults0.8 km
- Big Shot Snooker Club0.4 km
- Bridge House0.8 km
- The Sportsman0.7 km
- Heartlands Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Kabul Express0.1 km
- Local Convenience Store0.6 km
- Pak Supermarket0.1 km
- Khan Grocery0.8 km
- Dadyal Supermarket0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Adderley Park0.9 km
- Duddeston1.1 km
- Aston1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B81SE · Data under Open Government Licence