Alum Rock, also known as "The Rock", is an inner-city "sub-area" located roughly 2 miles east of Birmingham city centre, and is officially a division of Saltley. In the past, Alum Rock was largely known to be an Irish area, but is now part of the Asian district of Birmingham, which also encompasses nearby Sparkbrook and Small Heath. It is arguably the commercial centre of this district, with hundreds of Asian stores lining the sides of its colourful roads. This article is about the city in England. ... Saltley is an area of Birmingham, east of the city centre that is mostly covered by Alum Rock. ... Sparkbrook and Small Heath constituency shown within Birmingham Sparkbrook is an area in south-east Birmingham, England. ... Sparkbrook and Small Heath constituency shown within Birmingham Small Heath is an area within the city of Birmingham, West Midlands, England. ...

Neighbouring areas

Alum Rock includes the connecting streets of the one-mile long Alum Rock Road, beginning at Saltley Gate and ending at Railway Bridge. Although Alum Rock Road continues towards Stechford, the eastern part of the main road is in Ward End. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... Ward End is an area of Birmingham, England. ...

Alum Rock covers most of Saltley and so runs into many of Saltley's neighbouring areas, Bordesley Green to the south, Ward End to the north and east and Nechells to the west. Eid day at Alum Rock is interesting because everyone parades through Alum Rock Road in their cars, beeping their horns. Police presence is stepped up on these occasions; however, there are seldom any problems. Bordesley Green is an area of Birmingham, England. ... Ward End is an area of Birmingham, England. ... Nechells skyline from Saltley Viaduct. ... Eid ul-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى ‘Īd al-’Aḍḥā) occurs on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijja. ...

Washwood Heath Road, which also begins at Saltley Gate, runs loosely parallel to Alum Rock Road for a mile, before both main roads join up in front of the Fox & Goose. The Fox & Goose in April 2000 The Fox & Goose in Ward End, Birmingham, is a both a pub and a shopping district. ...