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About

Washwood Heath is a residential and industrial area in east Birmingham, covering parts of Ward End and Saltley. The area is known for its mix of housing, including terraced homes and postwar estates, alongside industrial units and retail parks. Major roads like the A47 and A452 run through the area, connecting it to central Birmingham and the M6 motorway.

Local amenities include schools, community centers, and places of worship serving the area's multicultural population. Washwood Heath has a strong industrial heritage, with former manufacturing sites now repurposed for modern businesses. The area also features green spaces like Brookvale Park, providing recreational space for residents. Public transport links include bus routes and the nearby Stechford railway station.

Area overview

On average Washwood Heath has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Washwood Heath is £30,300 per year. There are 5 schools in Washwood Heath: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

33.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Washwood Heath Population

9,959

Population density

5,243.2 per km²

Demographics

Pakistani

5,790

58.16%

African

825

8.29%

British

686

6.89%

Bangladeshi

524

5.26%

Other Asian

520

5.22%

Total population: 9,956

Housing

Owns outright

678

25.27%

Owns with a mortgage

576

21.47%

Social rents from council

468

17.44%

Private landlord or letting agency

465

17.33%

Other social rented

397

14.8%

Total households: 2,683

Property prices in Washwood Heath

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 in Washwood Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£350,000	£350,000	£350,000	£350,000	£350,000
Flats	2	£91,000	£90,100	£90,500	£91,500	£91,900
Semi-Detached	7	£161,000	£136,500	£142,500	£194,750	£220,650
Terraced	9	£195,000	£138,800	£170,000	£200,000	£214,200

10 years price trend in Washwood Heath

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail