Postcode B8 2RX 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 104.1 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 11 primary and 4 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 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from B8 2RX.
Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2RX 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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £223,500 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 | 7 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £89,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £231,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £206,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bromford & Hodge Hill
In the B8 2RX postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2RX
| 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 | MGS | Lindale Avenue, Birmingham, B8 2RH | Walking directions to MGS |
| 0.2 mi | Cooper's | Penley Grove, Birmingham, B8 2BT | Walking directions to Cooper's |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Margarets Road, Birmingham, B8 2BE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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: 01/12/2025.