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Ward End

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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, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £230K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £207 per square foot) in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ward End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£212,500£218
Terraced21£200,000£206
Flats1£55,000£102

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ward End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ward End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£60,500£125,000£116,500
2017£63,000£141,000£122,000
2018£66,000£155,000£130,000
2019£57,500£166,000£138,000
2020£66,950£158,000£145,000
2021£54,500£190,000£152,000
2022£57,500£205,500£180,000
2023£69,950£222,000£179,000
2024£67,250£207,500£182,000
2025£71,000£223,750£200,000
2026£55,000£150,000£201,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ward End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ward End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£90£137£128
2017£135£148£136
2018£96£162£144
2019£115£169£144
2020£103£193£157
2021£104£190£174
2022£107£217£190
2023£116£229£198
2024£140£216£194
2025£132£232£222
2026£102£156£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ward End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ward End ward.

Local councillors

Harris Khaliq

Ward End - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent