Ward in Birmingham, England
| Coordinates: | 52.49, -1.849 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 10 88 |
| Dialling code: | 0121 (Birmingham) |
Alum Rock is an inner‑city ward to the east of Birmingham, centred on the busy Alum Rock Road high street and framed by rows of terraced and post‑war housing. The ward includes the green sweep of Alum Rock Park, a Victorian‑era park with valley walks, and sits close to Small Heath, giving it a mix of urban bustle and accessible open space.
The area is culturally diverse, with a large British Bangladeshi community and a lively street scene of independent shops, restaurants and community centres; mosques and festivals play an important local role. Historically shaped by 19th‑century industrial growth, Alum Rock today balances heritage streetscapes with ongoing regeneration and local entrepreneurship aimed at tackling pockets of deprivation and supporting a young, dense population.
B8 1QB, B8 1NB, B8 3TJ, B8 3QJ, B8 1SX, B8 3AJ, B8 3JF, B8 1RZ, B8 3BQ, B8 3ET