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 moderate crime levels, with around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Saltley East is £38,385 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 1.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ward End Park.
Saltley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 512 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 37.9 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 43 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £207,500 |
| Terraced | 26 | £200,250 |
10 year median price trend in Ward End
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 | Bamville Road, Birmingham, B8 2TL | Walking directions to Watan Mini Market |
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.