Postcode B8 2BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Ward End ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Washwood Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year. The nearest station is Stechford, about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ward End Park.
Washwood Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 781 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 85.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B8 2BZ.
Washwood Heath near B8 2BZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2025 | 554, Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HF | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 593, Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HB | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 11, Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £61,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 36, Asquith Road, Birmingham, B8 2HL | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 60, Wardend Road, Birmingham, B8 2QT | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the B8 2BZ postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pamir | 620 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HG | Walking directions to Pamir |
| 0.1 mi | Cooper's | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Cooper's |
| 0.2 mi | International Mini Market | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ | Walking directions to International Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 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 2BZ, 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 2BZ records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2BZ in Washwood Heath 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 2BZ, including Ward End Primary School (Good), Washwood Heath Nursery School (Outstanding) and Sladefield Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B8 2BZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 781 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 2BZ is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harris Khaliq (Independent).