Postcode B8 2AR is located in a major urban area, within the Ward End ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road is £43,891 per year. The nearest station is Stechford, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stechford Hall Park.
Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,233 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road is £43,891 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from B8 2AR.
Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road near B8 2AR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stechford | N/A | Walking directions to Stechford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stechford Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Stechford Hall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Cotterills Lane Public Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Cotterills Lane Public Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £212,500 | £218 |
| Terraced | 21 | £200,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 1 | £55,000 | £102 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | 118, Burney Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 151, Burney Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 161, Burney Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £207,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 332, Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, B8 2PQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £117,500 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 96, Stechford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AL | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the B8 2AR postcode area, located within Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 109 Stechford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Stechford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Magazin Romanesc | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2EP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Hodge Hill Convenience Store | Coleshill Road, Birmingham, B36 8DT | Walking directions to Hodge Hill Convenience Store |
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 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Harris Khaliq
Ward End - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Byrne
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B8 2AR records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B8 2AR in Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road is £197,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 2AR, including Washwood Heath Academy (Good), St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School (Good) and Blackwater Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B8 2AR is Stechford, about 732 m away.
B8 2AR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,233 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 2AR is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harris Khaliq (Independent).