Postcode B8 2QZ 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 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below 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 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 1,630 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Ward End & Bromford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Ward End & Bromford West is £43,815 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B8 2QZ.
Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2QZ 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £212,500 | £218 |
| Terraced | 21 | £200,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 1 | £55,000 | £102 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | 167, Wardend Road, Birmingham, B8 2QY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 197, Wardend Road, Birmingham, B8 2QY | Terraced | Freehold | £208,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 329, Bromford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2RY | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 5, Tufnell Grove, Birmingham, B8 2QR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 428, Bromford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2RX | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 |
In the B8 2QZ postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Bromford Food & Wine | Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2RZ | Walking directions to Bromford Food & Wine |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B8 2QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Harris Khaliq
Ward End - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Byrne
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B8 2QZ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around B8 2QZ in Ward End & Bromford West is £197,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B8 2QZ, including Ward End Primary School (Good), Heart of Birmingham Vocational College (Good) and Hodge Hill College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B8 2QZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,630 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B8 2QZ is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harris Khaliq (Independent).