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 110.1 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 110.1 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.
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £72,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £184,000 |
10 years 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | All-through | Washwood Heath Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Thornton Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Hodge Hill College | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.