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About

Ward End is situated in east Birmingham, bordered by the A4040 and Washwood Heath. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern housing estates. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along the Alum Rock Road, which serves as a significant local high street with various independent shops and services. The ward contains several green spaces, including Brookvale Park with its large reservoir, providing recreational space for residents.

A notable local landmark is the historic St. Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The area is well-connected by several key bus routes along Bordesley Green East and the Heartlands Hospital is a major employer within the ward boundaries. Residential streets are generally quiet, with community facilities like the Ward End Library and local primary schools serving the neighbourhood's needs.

Area overview

On average Ward End has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ward End is £42,363 per year. There are 6 schools in Ward End: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ward End is home to around 13,716 people, with a population density of about 5,423.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ward End Population
13,716
Population density
5,423.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.72(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.5(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.33(-13%)
Vehicle crime
8.82(+35%)
Other theft
7.87(+38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
7,770
56.66%
British
1,462
10.66%
African
830
6.05%
Other Asian
809
5.9%
Other
624
4.55%
Total population: 13,714

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,216
33.37%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,801
18.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,462
15.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,350
14.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,217
12.63%
Total 16+ residents: 9,636

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,040
28.16%
Owns outright
975
26.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
800
21.66%
Social rents from council
432
11.7%
Other social rented
315
8.53%
Total households: 3,693

Property prices in Ward End

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £310,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ward End in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ward End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats3£71,000£1,420
Semi-Detached10£212,500£2,349
Terraced22£207,750£2,127

10 years median price trend in Ward End

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ward End.

All postcodes in Ward End

B82HS

William Cook Road

B82UY

Washwood Heath Road

B82JL

Washwood Heath Road

B82HG

Washwood Heath Road

B82LB

Chetwynd Road

B82EX

Wallbank Road

B82TH

Woodwells Road

B82YL

Warren Road

B82US

Common Lane

B82EE

Southern Road

B82QP

Northleigh Road

B82NB

Washwood Heath Road

B82UN

Common Lane

B82HN

Grange Avenue

B82XL

Warren Grove

B82HE

Washwood Heath Road

B82BH

St Margarets Avenue

B82HA

Church Walk

B82UX

Washwood Heath Road

B82JJ

Rogers Road

B82QL

Northleigh Road

B82HX

Morley Road

B82ND

Mickleover Road

B82BB

St Margarets Road

B82JN

Washwood Heath Road

B82HB

Washwood Heath Road

B82NW

Washwood Heath Road

B82NE

Mickleover Road

B82JU

St Josephs Road

B82YG

Warren Road

B82AW

Stechford Lane

B82JG

Washwood Heath Road

B82BU

Clover Lea Square

B82LU

Alum Rock Road

B82SL

Drews Lane

B82TG

Woodwells Road

B82EN

Bromford Lane

B82AR

Burney Lane

B82XE

Washwood Heath Road

B82LL

Washwood Heath Road

B82UL

Washwood Heath Road

B82XA

Ward End Park Road

B82QE

Drews Lane

B82TY

Alum Rock Road

B82HQ

Washwood Heath Road

B82ET

Washwood Heath Road

B82SY

Sladefield Road

B82XH

Lime Tree Road

B82BL

St Margarets Avenue

B82JF

Washwood Heath Road

B82TP

Monk Road

B82BS

St Margarets Avenue

B82LH

Washwood Heath Road

B82AS

Burney Lane

B82QS

Ingleton Road

B82HL

Asquith Road

B82NH

Twyford Road

B82NL

Washwood Heath Road

B82TS

Monk Road

B82JP

Foley Road

B82QY

Wardend Road

B82EG

Morris Road

B82RY

Bromford Lane

B82QF

Drews Lane

B82BN

Findon Road

B82EJ

Southern Road

B82EQ

Morris Road

B82QH

Winnington Road

B82LG

Thornton Road

B82LQ

Thornton Road

B82JH

Rogers Road

B82JE

Oxford Close

B82BY

Over Pool Road

B82JD

Washwood Heath Road

B82DG

Washbrook Road

B82DQ

Parkview Drive

B82NJ

Twyford Road

B82EB

Bromford Lane

B82TR

Monk Road

B82QZ

Wardend Road

B82BJ

Penley Grove

B82BE

St Margarets Road

B82HJ

Washwood Heath Road

B82LY

Alum Rock Road

B82DL

Old Moat Way

B82NP

Washwood Heath Road

B82BF

Barley Mow Close

B82XN

Swan Close

B82XF

Wagoners Close

B82HT

William Cook Road

B82SG

Bromford Lane

B82TN

Bamville Road

B82LJ

Washwood Heath Road

B82XD

Ward End Close

B82EA

Bromford Lane

B82DR

School Gate Close

B82XX

Washwood Heath Road

B82LX

Alum Rock Road

B82EF

Stretton Grove

B82HR

Morley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.