Postcode B8 2JU is located in a major urban area, within the Ward End area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ward End & Bromford West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 median sale price in Ward End is £200,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,000 and £228,750. The nearest station is Stechford, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stechford Hall Park.
Ward End & Bromford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,318 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Ward End & Bromford West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from B8 2JU.
Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2JU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Stechford | N/A | Walking directions to Stechford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stechford Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Stechford Hall Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cotterills Lane Public Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Cotterills Lane Public Open Space |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £215 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 | 8 | £215,500 | £233 |
| Terraced | 24 | £202,500 | £215 |
| Flats | 2 | £87,500 | £134 |
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 | £87,500 | £168,000 | £211,250 |
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 | £134 | £196 | £226 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 48, Chetwynd Road, Birmingham, B8 2LA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 5, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2LS | Flats | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | Flat 9, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2LS | Flats | Leasehold | £71,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | Flat 9, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2LS | Flats | Leasehold | £71,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 850A, Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NL | Other | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the B8 2JU postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | All-through | Washwood Heath Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2020. | |
Washwood Heath Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Mar 2020
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Thornton Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2017. | |
Thornton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Oct 2017
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Sladefield Infant School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. | |
Sladefield Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B8 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Magazin Romanesc | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
| 0.2 mi | Al Furqan | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2JF | Walking directions to Al Furqan |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2EP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Margarets Road, Birmingham, B8 2BE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Stechford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AN | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2JU, 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 2JU records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B8 2JU in Ward End is £200,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 2JU, including Washwood Heath Academy (Good), Thornton Primary School (Good) and Sladefield Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B8 2JU is Stechford, about 1,188 m away.
B8 2JU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,318 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 2JU is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harris Khaliq (Independent).