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Covering Washwood Heath, Ward End, Saltley, including Alum Rock, Bordesley & Highgate, Bromford & Hodge Hill. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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B8 (Washwood Heath) in a nutshell

B8 covers Washwood Heath, Ward End, Saltley, in Birmingham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B8

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Birmingham council area

B8 is in Birmingham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

B8 stretches across Alum Rock, Bordesley & Highgate, Bromford & Hodge Hill and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Birmingham: 29.7% terraced, 35.6% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Birmingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to B8

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B8 cover?

B8 (Washwood Heath, Ward End, Saltley) includes the wards of Alum Rock, Bordesley & Highgate, Bromford & Hodge Hill, Glebe Farm & Tile Cross, Nechells, Ward End (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B8?

Neighbouring districts include B9 (Bordesley Green), B10 (Small Heath), B7 (Nechells), B24 (Erdington), B25 (Yardley) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B8?

About 11,987 households and 42,278 residents at the 2011 Census, across 578 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B8 in?

B8 sits in Birmingham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North, Birmingham Ladywood.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B8 1
Areas covered
Washwood Heath, Ward End, Saltley 2
Active postcodes
578 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,987 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
42,278 2
Electoral wards
Alum Rock, Bordesley & Highgate, Bromford & Hodge Hill, Glebe Farm & Tile Cross, Nechells, Ward End 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North, Birmingham Ladywood 4
Local authority
Birmingham 4
Households privately renting (Birmingham built-up area)
22.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.