Common Lane, Washwood Heath, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B8 2US.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Common Lane, Washwood Heath, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 18 Nov 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £129,286. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Common Lane range from £85,000 to £190,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Common Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Common Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £129,286 | 18 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Common Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83, Common Lane B8 2US | 18 Nov 2024 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, Common Lane B8 2US | 24 Mar 2023 | £178,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Common Lane B8 2US | 20 Aug 2019 | £132,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Common Lane B8 2US | 9 May 2019 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Common Lane B8 2US | 1 Mar 2019 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 83, Common Lane B8 2US | 30 Nov 2018 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, Common Lane B8 2US | 31 Mar 2016 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 83, Common Lane | £85,000 (Nov 2018) → £190,000 (Nov 2024) | +124% over 6 yrs |
| 65, Common Lane | £115,000 (Mar 2016) → £178,000 (Mar 2023) | +55% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Common Lane
Crime
500 crimes were reported within about a mile of Common Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 253 |
| Vehicle crime | 50 |
| Other theft | 44 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 30 |
| Burglary | 28 |
| Public order | 27 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Common Lane is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Cole Flood alert area
- River Blythe in Warwickshire Flood alert area
- River Rea Flood alert area
- Upper Tame Flood alert area
- River Tame at Gravelly Hill Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Common Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Primary School 385 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Highfield Nursery School 145 pupils | Nursery | 0–5 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School 642 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Nansen Primary School 528 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Rockwood Academy 1,073 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ward End Primary School 878 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 109 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sladefield Infant School 266 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Adderley Park station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Gravelly Hill station 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
- Aston station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wagoners Close (before, Washwood Heath Road) 2 min walk
- Wagoners Close (adj, Washwood Heath Road) 2 min walk
- Drews Lane (adj, Washwood Heath Road) 3 min walk
- Warren Grove (opp, Washwood Heath Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Pearl Medical Centre
619/621 Washwood Heath Road, Ward End, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Gate Medical Centre
120 Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Amaanah Medical Practice
Cradock Road, Saltley, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Saltley And Fernbank Medical Practice
Saltley Health Centre, Cradock Road, Birmingham · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Costco Costco Birmingham · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Gravelly Park Service Station · 0.8 mi
- Iceland Iceland Washwood Heath · 1.0 mi
- Asda Express Asda Armada Express Petrol · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Ward End Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Saltley Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Highfield Chemist · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 31.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 595 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,235 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 93% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 93% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Common Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 74.8% | 31% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.2% | 11% |
| White | 7.8% | 48.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 81.5% | 29.9% |
| Christian | 7.9% | 34% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| No religion | 4.3% | 24.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.4% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 38.6% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 23.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 16.4% | 29.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.6% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.8% | 41.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.6% | 31.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.4% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.3% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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