Postcode B8 2HR 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 106.1 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 1.0 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 3,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Ward End & Bromford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.4% 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 of residents in Ward End & Bromford West is £36,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from B8 2HR.
Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £310,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £193,750 |
10 years price trend in Ward End
In the B8 2HR postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Thornton Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Sladefield Infant School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ward End Primary School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fox and Goose | Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2EP | |
| 0.4 mi | The Hornet | 991 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2LY |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.