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B8 2UN

Common Lane

Ward End

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Overview

Postcode B8 2UN 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 high crime levels, with around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ward End Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Washwood Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 728 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Washwood Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.1%

Approximately 26.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from B8 2UN.

Flood risk

No risk

Washwood Heath near B8 2UN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
532
Population density
1,729.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.41(+23%)
Vehicle crime
10.29(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.39(+29%)
Public order
7.6(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.16(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
345
65.09%
African
46
8.68%
Other Asian
34
6.42%
British
24
4.53%
Arab
21
3.96%
Total population: 530

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
158
39.8%
Level 3 (A level)
65
16.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
13.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
34.78%
Owns with a mortgage
26
18.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.67%
Social rents from council
19
13.77%
Other social rented
17
12.32%
Total households: 138

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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202514, Ward End Close, Birmingham, B8 2XDSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
14 Nov 202586, Lime Tree Road, Birmingham, B8 2XQTerracedFreehold£168,000
26 Sept 202586, Lime Tree Road, Birmingham, B8 2XQTerracedFreehold£156,000
18 Dec 202510, Warren Grove, Birmingham, B8 2XLTerracedFreehold£310,000
18 Aug 202538, Malthouse Lane, Birmingham, B8 1SPTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the B8 2UN postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 2UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLeigh Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHighfield Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryNansen Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2UN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 2UN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGreen Halal SupermarketWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2XLWalking directions to Green Halal Supermarket
0.1 miSidhu NewsWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2UXWalking directions to Sidhu News
0.3 miAriana Fresh NaanAston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJWalking directions to Ariana Fresh Naan
0.3 miWaheed GrocersAston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJWalking directions to Waheed Grocers
0.3 miTaz's Convenience StoreWashwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RHWalking directions to Taz's Convenience Store

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 2UN, 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)Washwood HeathE02001874
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 048BE01009479
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B8 2UN

Is B8 2UN (Washwood Heath) safe?

The area around B8 2UN records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2UN?

The median sale price around B8 2UN in Washwood Heath is £197,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B8 2UN?

There are 17 schools close to B8 2UN, including Leigh Primary School (Good), Highfield Junior and Infant School (Good) and Nansen Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B8 2UN?

B8 2UN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 728 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B8 2UN (Washwood Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B8 2UN 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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