Postcode B8 2BF is located in a major urban area, within the Ward End ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ward End & Bromford West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ward End Park.
Ward End & Bromford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Ward End & Bromford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from B8 2BF.
Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2BF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ward End Park | Large | Walking directions to Ward End Park |
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2025 | 36, Asquith Road, Birmingham, B8 2HL | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 35, Asquith Road, Birmingham, B8 2HP | Terraced | Freehold | £119,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 51, Morley Road, Birmingham, B8 2HR | Terraced | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 21, Morley Road, Birmingham, B8 2HR | Terraced | Freehold | £217,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 7, Oxford Close, Birmingham, B8 2JE | Terraced | Leasehold | £171,000 |
In the B8 2BF 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 2BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | International Mini Market | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ | Walking directions to International Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Pamir | 620 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HG | Walking directions to Pamir |
| 0.1 mi | Romanesc Tarancuta | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ | Walking directions to Romanesc Tarancuta |
| 0.1 mi | Casa Romanesca | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ | Walking directions to Casa Romanesca |
| 0.1 mi | Bucuresti Magazin | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ | Walking directions to Bucuresti Magazin |
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 2BF, 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 2BF records about 87 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B8 2BF in Ward End & Bromford West 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 2BF, including Ward End Primary School (Good), Washwood Heath Nursery School (Outstanding) and Sladefield Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B8 2BF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 597 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 2BF is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harris Khaliq (Independent).