Postcode B8 2RA is located in a major urban area, within the Ward End ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Washwood Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year. The nearest station is Stechford located about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ward End Park.
Washwood Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from B8 2RA.
Washwood Heath near B8 2RA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ward End Park | Large | Walking directions to Ward End Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 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 | 1 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £207,500 |
| Terraced | 26 | £200,250 |
10 year median price trend in Ward End
In the B8 2RA postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Cooper's | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Cooper's |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Margarets Road, Birmingham, B8 2BE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bromford Food & Wine | Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2RZ | Walking directions to Bromford Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | MGS | Lindale Avenue, Birmingham, B8 2RH | Walking directions to MGS |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.