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B8 2NB

Washwood Heath Road

Ward End

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Overview

Postcode B8 2NB 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 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 nearest station is Stechford, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 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
98
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Ward End & Bromford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ward End & Bromford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ward End & Bromford West is £43,815 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from B8 2NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2NB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B8 2NB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Stechford

N/A

Walking directions to Stechford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B8 2NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 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
394
Population density
6,621.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.5(+51%)
Shoplifting
12.35(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.72(+20%)
Public order
7.99(+32%)
Vehicle crime
5.81(-11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
233
58.99%
British
50
12.66%
Other White
23
5.82%
Other Asian
18
4.56%
African
18
4.56%
Total population: 395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
31.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
18.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
18.98%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
33.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
33.05%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.81%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Social rents from council
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

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 2NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2NB
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
24 Mar 2025781, Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NPTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the B8 2NB postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 2NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 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

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2NB

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

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 2NB, 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)Ward End & Bromford WestE02001870
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 044DE01009481
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B8 2NB

Is B8 2NB (Ward End & Bromford West) safe?

The area around B8 2NB records about 98 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B8 2NB?

The median sale price around B8 2NB in Ward End & Bromford West is £197,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B8 2NB?

There are 18 schools close to B8 2NB, 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 2NB?

The closest station to B8 2NB is Stechford, about 1,124 m away.

How deprived is the area around B8 2NB?

B8 2NB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,136 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B8 2NB (Ward End & Bromford West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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