Postcode B8 2ND 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Stechford Hall 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 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.
The average income of residents in Ward End & Bromford West is £36,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from B8 2ND.
Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2ND 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Stechford | N/A | Walking directions to Stechford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stechford Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Stechford Hall Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £201,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ward End
In the B8 2ND postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2EP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Magazin Romanesc | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Coleshill Road, Birmingham, B36 8DT | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Hodge Hill Convenience Store | Coleshill Road, Birmingham, B36 8DT | Walking directions to Hodge Hill Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Stechford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AN | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.