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B8 2NA

Washwood Heath Road

Ward End

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Detailed insights for B8 2NA

Overview

Postcode B8 2NA is located in a major urban area, within the Ward End ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road is £43,891 per year. The nearest station is Stechford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stechford Hall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,233 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road is £43,891 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from B8 2NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road near B8 2NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stechford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B8 2NA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Stechford

N/A

Walking directions to Stechford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B8 2NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miStechford Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Stechford Hall Park
0.4 miCotterills Lane Public Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Cotterills Lane Public Open Space

Area Profile

Population
541
Population density
3,652.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.99(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.03(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.09(-30%)
Public order
3.7(-39%)
Vehicle crime
3.7(-43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
325
60.07%
Other Asian
56
10.35%
British
36
6.65%
Bangladeshi
34
6.28%
Other
20
3.7%
Total population: 541

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
135
31.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
102
24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
13.88%
Level 3 (A level)
56
13.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 425

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
47.55%
Owns with a mortgage
40
27.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
23.08%
Social rents from council
1
0.7%
Other social rented
1
0.7%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Ward End

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ward End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£212,500£218
Terraced21£200,000£206
Flats1£55,000£102

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ward End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ward End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ward End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ward End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ward End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ward End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 20251001, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2LYOtherFreehold£175,000
29 Oct 20255A, Coleshill Road, Birmingham, B36 8DTTerracedFreehold£201,000
20 Nov 2025850A, Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NLOtherFreehold£310,000
29 Sept 2025838 - 838A, Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NLOtherFreehold£475,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 5, Emerald Court, 960A, Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 2LSFlatsLeasehold£55,000

Schools

In the B8 2NA postcode area, located within Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 2NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miAll-throughWashwood Heath AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThornton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 2NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiStechford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2ANWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miIcelandDrews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2EPWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miTescoColeshill Road, Birmingham, B36 8DTWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miHodge Hill Convenience StoreColeshill Road, Birmingham, B36 8DTWalking directions to Hodge Hill Convenience Store
0.2 miMagazin RomanescWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NLWalking directions to Magazin Romanesc

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B8 2NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Harris Khaliq

Ward End - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Liam Byrne

Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull NorthE14001095
WardWard EndE05011183
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Belchers Lane & Eastfield RoadE02001881
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 055DE01009490
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B8 2NA

Is B8 2NA (Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road) safe?

The area around B8 2NA records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B8 2NA?

The median sale price around B8 2NA in Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road is £197,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B8 2NA?

There are 19 schools close to B8 2NA, including Washwood Heath Academy (Good), Thornton Primary School (Good) and St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B8 2NA?

The closest station to B8 2NA is Stechford, about 1,045 m away.

How deprived is the area around B8 2NA?

B8 2NA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,233 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B8 2NA (Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B8 2NA is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harris Khaliq (Independent).