B8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The B8 district covers Saltley East, Washwood Heath, Ward End & Bromford West. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in B8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from B8 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 25 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in B8
- Adderley Primary School · B8 1DZ · Remains Good (2023) · Top 33% in England
- Highfield Junior and Infant School · B8 3QF · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 45% in England
- Leigh Primary School · B8 2YH · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 39% in England
- Nansen Primary School · B8 3HG · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 40% in England
- Parkfield Community School · B8 3AX · Outstanding (2023) · Bottom 50% in England
- Shaw Hill Primary School · B8 3AN · Remains Outstanding (2023) · Top 25% in England
- Sladefield Infant School · B8 2TJ · Good (2023)
- St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School · B8 2PS · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 38% in England
- St Saviour's C of E Primary School · B8 1JB · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 42% in England
- The Rosary Catholic Primary School · B8 3SF · Good (2024) · Bottom 26% in England
- Thornton Primary School · B8 2LQ · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 49% in England
- Ward End Primary School · B8 2RA · Good (2024) · Top 42% in England
Secondary schools in B8
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East · B8 3DT · Outstanding (2023) · Top 9% in England
- Rockwood Academy · B8 3HG · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 15% in England
- Washwood Heath Academy · B8 2AS · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 35% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in B8
- Blenducate Learning Centre · B8 3TE
- Booster Learning · B8 3BL
- Bright Star Day Nursery England Ltd · B8 1RS · Good (Ofsted)
- Hamd House Nursery - Alum Rock · B8 1NS · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Havelock House Day Nursery · B8 3QU
- Laugh N Learn Day Nursery · B8 3HX · Requires improvement (Ofsted)
- Little Folks Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs · B8 3AA · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Gems Nursery ltd · B8 3TE
- The Village Community Nursery · B8 3TE · Good (Ofsted)
- Highfield Nursery School Daycare · B8 3QF
GP surgeries in B8
- Alpha Medical Practice · B8 1JA
- Alum Rock Medical Centre · B8 3QD
- Amaanah Medical Practice · B8 1RZ
- Greenfield Medical Centre · B8 1RT
- Hamd Medical Practice · B8 3SW
- Naseby Medical Centre · B8 3HE
- Oakleaf · B8 3SW
- Pak Health Centre · B8 1JA
Neighbourhoods in B8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of B8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltley East | 26% | £170k | High | 5 min |
| Washwood Heath | 22% | £170k | High | 6 min |
| Ward End & Bromford West | 21% | £212k | High | 8 min |
| Saltley West | 15% | £175k | High | 6 min |
| Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road | 12% | £198k | High | 7 min |
| Bordesley Green North | 5% | £176k | High | 8 min |
Questions
Where is the B8 postcode?
B8 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Saltley East, Washwood Heath, Ward End & Bromford West, with 578 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in B8?
The typical home price across B8's neighbourhoods is £175k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in B8?
13 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a B8 postcode.
How long is the commute from B8?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 25 minutes.