Postcode B8 2XS 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, roughly 1.2× 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 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 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 503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from B8 2XS.
Washwood Heath near B8 2XS 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ward End Park | Large | Walking directions to Ward End Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £212,500 | £218 |
| Terraced | 21 | £200,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 1 | £55,000 | £102 |
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 | £55,000 | £150,000 | £201,250 |
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 | £102 | £156 | £237 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 2XS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | 38, Malthouse Lane, Birmingham, B8 1SP | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 38, Malthouse Lane, Birmingham, B8 1SP | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 10, Warren Grove, Birmingham, B8 2XL | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 3, Lime Cottage, 19, Malthouse Lane, Birmingham, B8 1SR | Terraced | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 3, Lime Cottage, 19, Malthouse Lane, Birmingham, B8 1SR | Terraced | Freehold | £121,250 |
In the B8 2XS postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ariana Fresh Naan | Aston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJ | Walking directions to Ariana Fresh Naan |
| 0.1 mi | Waheed Grocers | Aston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJ | Walking directions to Waheed Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Green Halal Supermarket | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2XL | Walking directions to Green Halal Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Taz's Convenience Store | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RH | Walking directions to Taz's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Shango's | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RN | Walking directions to Shango's |
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 2XS, 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 2XS records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around B8 2XS in Washwood Heath is £197,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B8 2XS, including Leigh Primary School (Good), Highfield Junior and Infant School (Good) and Highfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B8 2XS is Adderley Park, about 1,580 m away.
B8 2XS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 503 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 2XS is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Harris Khaliq (Independent).