Postcode B8 2BW 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 85.6 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 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 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 2,138 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 a high crime rate, with approximately 85.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.3% 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 8 ft away from B8 2BW.
Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2BW 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 2BW postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Cooper's | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Cooper's |
| 0.2 mi | MGS | Lindale Avenue, Birmingham, B8 2RH | Walking directions to MGS |
| 0.2 mi | Bromford Food & Wine | Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2RZ | Walking directions to Bromford Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Margarets Road, Birmingham, B8 2BE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.