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B8 2RB

Ashby Close

Bromford & Hodge Hill

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Overview

Postcode B8 2RB is located in a major urban area, within the Bromford & Hodge Hill ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ward End & Bromford West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stechford Hall Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Ward End & Bromford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ward End & Bromford West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ward End & Bromford West is £43,815 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from B8 2RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stechford located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B8 2RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Stechford

N/A

Walking directions to Stechford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B8 2RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStechford Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Stechford Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
7,301.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.06(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.95(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.69(+5%)
Public order
6.79(+12%)
Vehicle crime
6.79(+4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
187
54.36%
Bangladeshi
55
15.99%
Other Asian
29
8.43%
British
26
7.56%
Indian
11
3.2%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
32.85%
No qualifications
72
26.28%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
48.35%
Owns outright
38
41.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
7.69%
Social rents from council
1
1.1%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.1%
Total households: 91

Property prices in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Median price£234,975
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £286K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £234,975 (about £265 per square foot) in Bromford & Hodge Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromford & Hodge Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£350,000£334
Semi-Detached81£245,000£285
Terraced39£213,700£229
Flats9£120,000£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromford & Hodge Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromford & Hodge Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243,500£30,870£148,000£125,000
2017£194,000£52,000£161,000£131,500
2018£265,000£83,500£185,000£135,000
2019£250,000£90,000£190,000£145,000
2020£276,250£80,000£194,000£150,000
2021£405,000£85,000£220,000£161,000
2022£457,500£105,000£255,500£180,000
2023£375,000£99,500£236,250£200,000
2024£302,500£50,000£235,000£185,000
2025£333,750£120,000£243,000£208,500
2026£350,000£138,000£247,500£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromford & Hodge Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromford & Hodge Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£39£169£143
2017£186£82£188£151
2018£224£99£216£154
2019£240£118£208£174
2020£270£130£230£162
2021£265£169£241£186
2022£233£139£279£211
2023£314£139£247£223
2024£250£106£270£207
2025£306£145£280£223
2026£290£164£278£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromford & Hodge Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromford & Hodge Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 202635, Old Bromford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
08 Apr 202632, Johnson Close, Birmingham, B8 2RFDetachedFreehold£350,000
19 Dec 20255, Johnson Close, Birmingham, B8 2RFDetachedFreehold£337,500
13 Mar 202645, Lindale Avenue, Birmingham, B36 8HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
08 Aug 202527, Lindale Avenue, Birmingham, B36 8HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the B8 2RB postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 2RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryHodge Hill CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBraidwood School for the DeafFoundation special school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHodge Hill Girls' SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 2RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMGSLindale Avenue, Birmingham, B8 2RHWalking directions to MGS
0.3 miTescoColeshill Road, Birmingham, B36 8DTWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miIcelandDrews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2EPWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miHodge Hill Convenience StoreColeshill Road, Birmingham, B36 8DTWalking directions to Hodge Hill Convenience Store
0.3 miMagazin RomanescWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2NLWalking directions to Magazin Romanesc

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B8 2RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Diane Donaldson

Bromford & Hodge Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Majid Mahmood

Bromford & Hodge Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liam Byrne

Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull NorthE14001095
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ward End & Bromford WestE02001870
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 044BE01009086
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B8 2RB

Is B8 2RB (Ward End & Bromford West) safe?

The area around B8 2RB records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near B8 2RB?

The median sale price around B8 2RB in Ward End & Bromford West is £234,975 (about £265 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B8 2RB?

There are 18 schools close to B8 2RB, including Hodge Hill College (Good), Braidwood School for the Deaf (Good) and Hodge Hill Girls' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B8 2RB?

The closest station to B8 2RB is Stechford, about 1,597 m away.

How deprived is the area around B8 2RB?

B8 2RB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,882 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B8 2RB (Ward End & Bromford West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B8 2RB is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Diane Donaldson (Labour Party) and Majid Mahmood (Labour Party).