Postcode B8 2UY is located in a major urban area, within the Ward End area 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 median sale price in Ward End is £200,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,000 and £228,750. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ward End Park.
Washwood Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 728 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.4% 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 per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from B8 2UY.
Washwood Heath near B8 2UY 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 1.1 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 34 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £215 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 | 8 | £215,500 | £233 |
| Terraced | 24 | £202,500 | £215 |
| Flats | 2 | £87,500 | £134 |
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 | £87,500 | £168,000 | £211,250 |
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 | £134 | £196 | £226 |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2UY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 86, Lime Tree Road, Birmingham, B8 2XQ | Terraced | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 86, Lime Tree Road, Birmingham, B8 2XQ | Terraced | Freehold | £156,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 9, Perrins Grove, Birmingham, B8 2EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £131,000 | |
| 03 Aug 2026 | 28, Lime Tree Road, Birmingham, B8 2XG | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 30, Lime Tree Road, Birmingham, B8 2XG | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the B8 2UY postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Leigh Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
Leigh Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Highfield Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2014. | |
Highfield Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Feb 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Highfield Junior and Infant School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jan 2019. | |
Highfield Junior and Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Jan 2019
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B8 2UY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sidhu News | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2UX | Walking directions to Sidhu News |
| 0.2 mi | Green Halal Supermarket | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2XL | Walking directions to Green Halal Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Pamir | 620 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2HG | Walking directions to Pamir |
| 0.4 mi | Ariana Fresh Naan | Aston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJ | Walking directions to Ariana Fresh Naan |
| 0.4 mi | Waheed Grocers | Aston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJ | Walking directions to Waheed Grocers |
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 2UY, 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 2UY 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B8 2UY in Ward End is £200,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B8 2UY, including Leigh Primary School (Good), Highfield Nursery School (Good) and Highfield Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B8 2UY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B8 2UY is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harris Khaliq (Independent).