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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 130 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
130
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
75.61(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.08(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.84(+37%)
Public order
8.53(+40%)
Vehicle crime
8.46(+28%)
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 40 recent sales, the median property price is £206,500 in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £300,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ward End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£60,000
Semi-Detached16£207,500
Terraced23£208,000

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

B82JU

St Josephs Road

B82HQ

Washwood Heath Road

B82NJ

Twyford Road

B82TQ

Woodwells Road

B82JG

Washwood Heath Road

B82AR

Burney Lane

B82EL

Morris Road

B82XD

Ward End Close

B82BL

St Margarets Avenue

B82BS

St Margarets Avenue

B82EX

Wallbank Road

B82SJ

Drews Lane

B82LL

Washwood Heath Road

B82NB

Washwood Heath Road

B82QF

Drews Lane

B82SQ

Wolseley Drive

B82RA

Ingleton Road

B82TL

Bamville Road

B82YL

Warren Road

B82EB

Bromford Lane

B82QE

Drews Lane

B82EQ

Morris Road

B82HS

William Cook Road

B82JY

Washwood Heath Road

B83QP

Highfield Road

B82BT

St Margarets Avenue

B82EU

Perrins Grove

B82NL

Washwood Heath Road

B82DQ

Parkview Drive

B82QW

Ingleton Road

B82UT

Washwood Heath Road

B82BU

Clover Lea Square

B82LS

Alum Rock Road

B82US

Common Lane

B82UU

Coronation Road

B82HB

Washwood Heath Road

B82HG

Washwood Heath Road

B82QH

Winnington Road

B82RY

Bromford Lane

B82TR

Monk Road

B82BJ

Penley Grove

B82SU

Sladefield Road

B82TT

St Agathas Road

B82EA

Bromford Lane

B82EF

Stretton Grove

B82JT

Foley Road

B82LH

Washwood Heath Road

B82XJ

Washwood Heath Road

B82BQ

St Margarets Road

B82JL

Washwood Heath Road

B82QU

Wardend Road

B82XQ

Lime Tree Road

B82AS

Burney Lane

B82HF

Washwood Heath Road

B82HU

Morley Road

B82XL

Warren Grove

B82XR

Woodcote Drive

B82BH

St Margarets Avenue

B82TN

Bamville Road

B82XU

Washwood Heath Road

B82EP

Drews Lane

B82HP

Asquith Road

B82QR

Tufnell Grove

B82TH

Woodwells Road

B82UN

Common Lane

B82EN

Bromford Lane

B82JX

St Josephs Road

B82AP

Stechford Lane

B82BY

Over Pool Road

B82LU

Alum Rock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.