Postcode B8 2RN 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ward End & Bromford West is £43,815 per year. The nearest station is Stechford located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Ward End & Bromford West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,583 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Ward End & Bromford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.7% 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 2RN.
Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2RN 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £224,000 in Bromford & Hodge Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bromford & Hodge Hill
In the B8 2RN postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | MGS | Lindale Avenue, Birmingham, B8 2RH | Walking directions to MGS |
| 0.3 mi | Bromford Food & Wine | Drews Lane, Birmingham, B8 2RZ | Walking directions to Bromford Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Margarets Road, Birmingham, B8 2BE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Cooper's | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Cooper's |
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.