B8 house prices and areas
B8 covers Hodge Hill, Alum Rock, Washwood Heath and Ward End in Birmingham. Here is what homes actually sold for: every standard sale HM Land Registry recorded from January 2025 to September 2026.
Prices by property type
Medians are shown where there were at least 10 sales of that type.
3 sales
49 sales
129 sales
7 sales
Sales by year
| Year | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 129 | £185,000 |
| 2026 (so far) | 59 | £190,000 |
A part-year and a small mix shift (say, more flats sold this year) can move a median without any change in what homes are worth, so treat year-to-year differences with care.
New builds and leasehold
0% of B8 sales were new builds and 5.9% were leasehold. Most sales here were freehold, which usually means houses.
Areas in B8
Nearby postcodes
Questions about B8
What is the average house price in B8?
The median sale price in B8 was £186,750 across 188 recorded sales from January 2025 to September 2026 (HM Land Registry). Half of sales were between £154,000 and £220,000.
Which areas are in the B8 postcode?
Boroughly's area guides in B8 cover Hodge Hill, Alum Rock, Washwood Heath and Ward End. Postcode districts don't follow neighbourhood names exactly, so a street can sit in B8 but feel part of a neighbouring area.
What type of property sells most in B8?
Terraced homes were the most common sale (129 of 188). Terraced had the lowest median, at £180,000. 5.9% of sales were leasehold and 0% were new builds.