Postcode B8 2SG 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 138.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Washwood Heath is £30,300 per year. The nearest station is Gravelly Hill located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 138.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.0% 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 of residents in Washwood Heath is £30,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from B8 2SG.
Washwood Heath near B8 2SG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gravelly Hill located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £310,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £193,750 |
10 years price trend in Ward End
In the B8 2SG postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.