Postcode B8 2QY 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 85.6 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 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Ward End & Bromford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Ward End & Bromford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.9% 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 of residents in Ward End & Bromford West is £36,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from B8 2QY.
Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2QY 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2QY postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bromford Food & Wine | Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2RZ | Walking directions to Bromford Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Cooper's | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Cooper's |
| 0.3 mi | MGS | Lindale Avenue, Birmingham, B8 2RH | Walking directions to MGS |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Margarets Road, Birmingham, B8 2BE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.