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B8 2TH

Woodwells Road

Ward End

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Overview

Postcode B8 2TH is located in a major urban area, within the Ward End ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ward End & Bromford West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ward End & Bromford West is £43,815 per year. The nearest station is Stechford, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ward End Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Ward End & Bromford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,318 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ward End & Bromford West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7%

Approximately 7.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ward End & Bromford West is £43,815 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 118 ft away from B8 2TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Ward End & Bromford West near B8 2TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stechford located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B8 2TH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWard End ParkLargeWalking directions to Ward End Park

Area Profile

Population
174
Population density
8,009.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.25(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.92(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.92(-45%)
Burglary
3.64(-10%)
Vehicle crime
3.19(-51%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
97
56.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
8.09%
Other Asian
11
6.36%
Bangladeshi
9
5.2%
Other
8
4.62%
Total population: 173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
28
23.14%
No qualifications
27
22.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
20.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
13.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 121

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
17
39.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
32.56%
Owns with a mortgage
7
16.28%
Social rents from council
2
4.65%
Other social rented
1
2.33%
Total households: 43

Property prices in Ward End

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ward End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£212,500£218
Terraced21£200,000£206
Flats1£55,000£102

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ward End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ward End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ward End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ward End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ward End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ward End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202640, Woodwells Road, Birmingham, B8 2TQTerracedFreehold£94,000
15 Sept 202556, Bamville Road, Birmingham, B8 2TNTerracedFreehold£210,000
20 Aug 202543, Bamville Road, Birmingham, B8 2TJTerracedFreehold£200,000
07 Nov 202599, Monk Road, Birmingham, B8 2TPTerracedFreehold£230,000
30 Apr 2026204, Sladefield Road, Birmingham, B8 2SXTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the B8 2TH postcode area, located within Ward End & Bromford West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 2TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySladefield Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNurseryWashwood Heath Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryThornton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 2TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWatan Mini MarketAsquith Road, Birmingham, B8 2LLWalking directions to Watan Mini Market
0.2 miFood WorldWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJWalking directions to Food World
0.2 miRomanesc TarancutaWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJWalking directions to Romanesc Tarancuta
0.2 miCasa RomanescaWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJWalking directions to Casa Romanesca
0.2 miBucuresti MagazinWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HJWalking directions to Bucuresti Magazin

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B8 2TH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Harris Khaliq

Ward End - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Liam Byrne

Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull NorthE14001095
WardWard EndE05011183
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ward End & Bromford WestE02001870
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 044FE01009487
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B8 2TH

Is B8 2TH (Ward End & Bromford West) safe?

The area around B8 2TH records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B8 2TH?

The median sale price around B8 2TH in Ward End & Bromford West is £197,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B8 2TH?

There are 20 schools close to B8 2TH, including Sladefield Infant School (Good), Washwood Heath Nursery School (Outstanding) and Thornton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B8 2TH?

B8 2TH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,318 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B8 2TH (Ward End & Bromford West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B8 2TH is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harris Khaliq (Independent).

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