Alum Rock, Birmingham
Key facts
Alum Rock is a UK electoral ward in Birmingham. Alum Rock has some of the cheapest house prices around. You'll find terraces at around £175,000 and semis at £193,000.
About Alum Rock
Alum Rock has some of the cheapest house prices around. You'll find terraces at around £175,000 and semis at £193,000. Your living costs will be well below the UK average too, thanks to lower council tax and transport bills.
Crime rates are close to the national average and dropping. Schools are genuinely strong here — you've got two Outstanding primaries and an Outstanding secondary in Eden Boys' Leadership Academy.
Getting around is straightforward. Bus links along Alum Rock Road take you easily into central Birmingham, and the A47 gives you quick car access. There's solid GP and pharmacy provision, plus a busy independent retail scene.
If you're a family or first-time buyer looking for practical value, this neighbourhood delivers.
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