Postcode B8 2YH 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 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Washwood Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Washwood Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Washwood Heath is £39,911 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from B8 2YH.
Washwood Heath near B8 2YH 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.
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Ward End area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £207,500 |
| Terraced | 26 | £200,250 |
10 year median price trend in Ward End
In the B8 2YH postcode area, located within Washwood Heath, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 2YH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ariana Fresh Naan | Aston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJ | Walking directions to Ariana Fresh Naan |
| 0.2 mi | Waheed Grocers | Aston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJ | Walking directions to Waheed Grocers |
| 0.2 mi | Green Halal Supermarket | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2XL | Walking directions to Green Halal Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Taz's Convenience Store | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RH | Walking directions to Taz's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Shango's | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RN | Walking directions to Shango's |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.