Postcode B8 2XG 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 very high crime levels, with around 120.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Washwood Heath is £30,300 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 1.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ward End Park.
Washwood Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.7% 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 of residents in Washwood Heath is £30,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from B8 2XG.
Washwood Heath near B8 2XG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £310,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £193,750 |
10 years price trend in Ward End
In the B8 2XG postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.