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About

Handsworth East is a residential area in Birmingham, located northwest of the city center. It is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. The area has strong transport links, with several bus routes and proximity to the A41 road, making it accessible to other parts of the city.

Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks such as Handsworth Park, which offers green space and recreational facilities. The area has a multicultural community, reflected in its variety of independent businesses and places of worship. Handsworth East is also close to attractions like the Soho House Museum, adding historical interest to the neighborhood.

Area overview

On average Handsworth East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Handsworth East is £39,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Handsworth East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Handsworth East Population
9,147
Population density
5,581.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
1,670
18.26%
British
1,474
16.12%
Pakistani
1,324
14.48%
Caribbean
1,073
11.73%
African
733
8.01%
Total population: 9,146

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,055
32.65%
Owns outright
742
22.97%
Other social rented
569
17.61%
Owns with a mortgage
563
17.42%
Social rents from council
190
5.88%
Total households: 3,231

Property prices in Handsworth East

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Handsworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £930,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£319,975
Flats9£106,500
Semi-Detached8£337,500
Terraced7£222,000

10 years median price trend in Handsworth East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth East.

All postcodes in Handsworth East

B202DG

Handsworth East

B202JE

Somerset Road

B202RE

Bowling Green Lane

B202DR

Church Lane

B201BZ

Browns Green

B202EQ

Church Green

B202PH

Handsworth East

B202PQ

Devon Close

B203SA

Manwoods Close

B202RP

Church Lane

B202SB

Inglenook Drive

B203TT

Maxwell Avenue

B201DW

Browns Green

B202AE

Denewood Avenue

B202DU

Ashleigh Drive

B202HP

Church Green

B202PE

Oaklands Drive

B202RG

Priestley Close

B202SA

Wedgewood Drive

B202SY

Parklands Avenue

B202EJ

Wedgewood Drive

B202JP

Mitton Road

B202JR

Friary Road

B202SE

Bowling Green Lane

B203TG

Beaudesert Road

B202AD

The Coppice

B201NE

Cassowary Road

B202RX

Endwood Court Road

B203TL

Wellesbourne Road

B202RN

Handsworth East

B202AG

Wood Lane

B202ES

Church Lane

B202JG

Somerset Road

B202RD

Handsworth East

B202RZ

Handsworth East

B202DN

Selborne Road

B202DY

Howard Road

B202FE

Pike Close

B202HN

Winleigh Road

B202JF

Somerset Road

B202SW

Jubilee Drive

B203TS

Winston Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.