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About

Handsworth South is a residential area situated northwest of Birmingham city centre. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside inter-war semi-detached homes. It contains several local parks, including the sizeable Handsworth Park with its boating lake and sports facilities. The area is well-connected by main roads like the A41 and has its own railway station providing links into the city.

The area is known for its significant cultural history, particularly its role in the development of British reggae and bhangra music scenes. Soho Road serves as a major local high street with a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, and places of worship reflecting the community. The annual Handsworth Carnival and the presence of the historic Handsworth Cemetery, the resting place of several notable industrialists, are notable local features.

Area overview

On average Handsworth South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 30.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year. There are 8 schools in Handsworth South: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good). Handsworth South is home to around 11,402 people, with a population density of about 9,349 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Handsworth South Population
11,402
Population density
9,349 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.16(+120%)
Vehicle crime
15.17(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.75(+61%)
Drugs
10.88(+306%)
Other theft
10.61(+86%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
2,944
25.82%
Pakistani
2,573
22.57%
Bangladeshi
1,200
10.53%
African
940
8.24%
Caribbean
892
7.82%
Total population: 11,401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,069
35.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,677
19.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,155
13.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,039
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
980
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 8,596

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
918
27.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
761
22.54%
Other social rented
718
21.27%
Owns with a mortgage
534
15.82%
Social rents from council
227
6.72%
Total households: 3,376

Property prices in Handsworth South

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£178
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £218K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £178 per square foot) in Handsworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£220,000£206
Terraced32£176,500£179
Flats1£120,000£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth South.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£111,750£107,250
2017£118,600£107,000
2018£155,750£125,000
2019£142,500£120,000
2020£160,000£121,000
2021£150,000£155,000
2022£193,000£161,500
2023£220,000£163,000
2024£163,000£175,000
2025£195,000£161,500
2026£220,000£203,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth South.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129£108
2017£138£109
2018£124£121
2019£120£118
2020£138£130
2021£157£149
2022£240£165
2023£261£176
2024£174£158
2025£192£179
2026£206£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Handsworth South

Is Handsworth South safe?

Handsworth South records about 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Handsworth South?

The median sale price in Handsworth South is £178,000 (about £178 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Handsworth South?

Handsworth South has 6 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 4 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Handsworth South?

Handsworth South scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Handsworth South sits around rank 939 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Handsworth South?

The average household income in Handsworth South is around £35,954 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Handsworth South

B210RH

Mary Road

B218AX

Bernhard Drive

B219DZ

Mostyn Road

B210SJ

Victoria Road

B219BN

Soho Road

B210TS

Tew Park Road

B219LG

Murdock Road

B219QP

Rookery Road

B210TN

Langdale Croft

B219JS

Albert Road

B210UY

Piers Road

B210NA

Oakland Road

B210RS

Old Acre Drive

B219BH

Soho Road

B219EA

York Road

B210SE

Victoria Road

B210RL

Dora Road

B219BQ

Belgrave Terrace

B219ED

Leyton Road

B219DF

Montague Road

B210TW

Reynolds Road

B219ES

Grove Lane

B219HS

Dawson Road

B219EU

Branksome Avenue

B219NL

Rookery Road

B219LA

Albert Road

B219AP

Ivy Road

B219NE

Warstone Terrace

B210QY

Boulton Road

B202BB

Hall Road

B210AQ

Soho & Jewellery Quarter

B210PP

Alexandra Road

B210RD

Boulton Road

B219HH

Douglas Road

B210TJ

Reynolds Road

B202PU

Broughton Road

B202BJ

Welford Road

B219HE

Grove Lane

B211JD

Lozells

B219HU

Dawson Road

B219BS

Thornhill Road

B210TR

Tew Park Road

B210QU

Haseley Road

B219JP

Murdock Road

B210PF

Handsworth Close

B219JA

Woodstock Road

B219DY

Mostyn Road

B219AJ

Dawson Road

B191BH

Villa Road

B219EB

York Road

B219HA

Grove Lane

B191BX

Hamstead Road

B210PN

Murdock Grove

B210PD

The 3b Business Village

B219DT

Stafford Road

B219HG

Douglas Road

B219SP

Soho Road

B210PL

Alexandra Road

B219NJ

Alfred Road

B219BP

Belgrave Terrace

B219EX

Grove Avenue

B219QT

Oakland Road

B219LX

Linwood Road

B219JB

Chantry Road

B202BH

Hall Road

B219EG

Osborne Road

B219HX

Woodstock Road

B219DE

Montague Road

B191AP

Soho Avenue

B219DJ

Golds Hill Road

B219NG

Alfred Road

B210SG

Victoria Road

B202BX

Holly Road

B210SL

Victoria Road

B210RY

Louise Road

B219NA

Soho Road

B219AX

Whitehall Road

B210RG

Boulton Road

B202HF

Grove Lane

B191AF

Soho Hill

B219HF

Grove Lane

B219JE

Whateley Road

B219HJ

Perry Mill Drive

B219HY

Arthur Road

B219EP

Grove Lane

B219BX

Thornhill Road

B210TP

Tew Park Road

B210QD

Babington Road

B202PS

Broughton Road

B219AU

Lansdowne Road

B219JR

Murdock Road

B211HS

Lozells

B219HT

Linwood Road

B191BP

Terrace Road

B210SD

Victoria Road

B210RW

Queens Head Road

B202BY

Holly Road

B219LB

Albert Road

B219AL

Boulton Road

B202BN

Hall Road