Postcode B8 2BG 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 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ward End & Bromford West is £36,300 per year. The nearest station is Stechford located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ward End Park.
Ward End & Bromford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Ward End & Bromford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.7% 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 of residents in Ward End & Bromford West is £36,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from B8 2BG.
Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2BG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ward End Park | Large | Walking directions to Ward End Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £201,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ward End
In the B8 2BG 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 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Margarets Road, Birmingham, B8 2BE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Cooper's | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Cooper's |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Al Furqan | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2JF | Walking directions to Al Furqan |
| 0.2 mi | International Mini Market | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ | Walking directions to International Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.