Postcode B8 2SU is located in a major urban area, within the Ward End ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Saltley East area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ward End Park.
Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley East has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 87.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 96 ft away from B8 2SU.
Saltley East near B8 2SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ward End Park | Large | Walking directions to Ward End Park |
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £207 per square foot) in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £212,500 | £218 |
| Terraced | 21 | £200,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 1 | £55,000 | £102 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £60,500 | £125,000 | £116,500 |
| 2017 | £63,000 | £141,000 | £122,000 |
| 2018 | £66,000 | £155,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £57,500 | £166,000 | £138,000 |
| 2020 | £66,950 | £158,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £54,500 | £190,000 | £152,000 |
| 2022 | £57,500 | £205,500 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £69,950 | £222,000 | £179,000 |
| 2024 | £67,250 | £207,500 | £182,000 |
| 2025 | £71,000 | £223,750 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £55,000 | £150,000 | £201,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £90 | £137 | £128 |
| 2017 | £135 | £148 | £136 |
| 2018 | £96 | £162 | £144 |
| 2019 | £115 | £169 | £144 |
| 2020 | £103 | £193 | £157 |
| 2021 | £104 | £190 | £174 |
| 2022 | £107 | £217 | £190 |
| 2023 | £116 | £229 | £198 |
| 2024 | £140 | £216 | £194 |
| 2025 | £132 | £232 | £222 |
| 2026 | £102 | £156 | £237 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2SU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 204, Sladefield Road, Birmingham, B8 2SX | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 176, Sladefield Road, Birmingham, B8 2SX | Other | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 202, Sladefield Road, Birmingham, B8 2SX | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 144, Sladefield Road, Birmingham, B8 2SX | Terraced | Freehold | £217,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 4, Shaw Hill Road, Birmingham, B8 3LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the B8 2SU postcode area, located within Saltley East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Food World | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ | Walking directions to Food World |
| 0.2 mi | Bucuresti Magazin | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ | Walking directions to Bucuresti Magazin |
| 0.2 mi | Casa Romanesca | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ | Walking directions to Casa Romanesca |
| 0.2 mi | Romanesc Tarancuta | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJ | Walking directions to Romanesc Tarancuta |
| 0.2 mi | Watan Mini Market | Asquith Road, Birmingham, B8 2LL | Walking directions to Watan Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B8 2SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Harris Khaliq
Ward End - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Byrne
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B8 2SU records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around B8 2SU in Saltley East is £197,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 2SU, including Washwood Heath Nursery School (Outstanding), Sladefield Infant School (Good) and Thornton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B8 2SU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 725 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B8 2SU is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harris Khaliq (Independent).