Postcode B8 2AG is located in a major urban area, within the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ward End & Bromford West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ward End & Bromford West is £43,815 per year. The nearest station is Stechford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.
Ward End & Bromford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,318 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Ward End & Bromford West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ward End & Bromford West is £43,815 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B8 2AG.
Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stechford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Stechford | N/A | Walking directions to Stechford |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,500 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £293,000 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £224,100 | £272 |
| Terraced | 70 | £202,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 8 | £95,000 | £204 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181,000 | £83,000 | £127,000 | £116,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £80,000 | £134,500 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | £205,000 | £89,500 | £156,250 | £135,500 |
| 2019 | £183,000 | £72,500 | £160,000 | £134,500 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £82,975 | £160,000 | £143,500 |
| 2021 | £240,000 | £112,500 | £185,000 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £277,500 | £97,500 | £200,000 | £175,500 |
| 2023 | £195,000 | £130,000 | £205,000 | £185,000 |
| 2024 | £265,000 | £103,500 | £215,000 | £183,500 |
| 2025 | £237,500 | £119,000 | £224,100 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £322,500 | £95,000 | £227,000 | £198,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192 | £151 | £160 | £146 |
| 2017 | £159 | £129 | £178 | £161 |
| 2018 | £212 | £149 | £188 | £173 |
| 2019 | £218 | £142 | £197 | £177 |
| 2020 | £201 | £122 | £190 | £180 |
| 2021 | £250 | £170 | £223 | £193 |
| 2022 | £267 | £199 | £243 | £232 |
| 2023 | £216 | £197 | £242 | £224 |
| 2024 | £244 | £186 | £254 | £229 |
| 2025 | £299 | £212 | £271 | £243 |
| 2026 | £298 | £197 | £274 | £265 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 815, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2AG | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 865, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2AG | Other | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 819, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2AG | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 32, Bankdale Road, Birmingham, B8 2AD | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 28, Bankdale Road, Birmingham, B8 2AD | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the B8 2AG postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Azad | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3PP | Walking directions to Azad |
| 0.2 mi | Al Furqan | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2JF | Walking directions to Al Furqan |
| 0.3 mi | Watan Mini Market | Asquith Road, Birmingham, B8 2LL | Walking directions to Watan Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Super Supermarket | Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3NU | Walking directions to Super Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Food World | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ | Walking directions to Food World |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B8 2AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jess Ankrett
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Shehryar Kayani
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Byrne
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B8 2AG records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B8 2AG in Ward End & Bromford West is £210,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 2AG, including Thornton Primary School (Good), Washwood Heath Academy (Good) and Sladefield Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B8 2AG is Stechford, about 1,238 m away.
B8 2AG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,318 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B8 2AG is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jess Ankrett (Reform UK) and Shehryar Kayani (Workers Party of Britain).