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Handsworth South

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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. 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 9 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 9,349.0 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

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Handsworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £260,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£120,000
Terraced27£160,000
Semi-Detached2£195,000

10 years median price trend in Handsworth South

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

All postcodes in Handsworth South

B211HQ

Lozells

B210PF

Handsworth Close

B211JG

Lozells

B202BT

Hamstead Road

B210QJ

Queens Head Road

B219DE

Montague Road

B219DG

Golds Hill Road

B219LP

Soho Road

B202BU

Holly Road

B202PU

Broughton Road

B219JB

Chantry Road

B219JH

Linwood Road

B219LZ

Babington Road

B210PJ

Cranmore Avenue

B219AS

Lansdowne Road

B219BB

Whitehall Road

B219EU

Branksome Avenue

B219NL

Rookery Road

B210RY

Louise Road

B219DD

Thornhill Road

B219HH

Douglas Road

B219LQ

Murdock Road

B219NE

Warstone Terrace

B219SD

Soho Road

B202BB

Hall Road

B210PN

Murdock Grove

B210RS

Old Acre Drive

B219DH

Golds Hill Gardens

B219HF

Grove Lane

B219QS

Park Terrace

B210QE

Babington Road

B219JG

Linwood Road

B219SA

Soho Road

B219BN

Soho Road

B210AQ

Soho & Jewellery Quarter

B210SG

Victoria Road

B219DJ

Golds Hill Road

B210RD

Boulton Road

B219AP

Ivy Road

B219HS

Dawson Road

B219JR

Murdock Road

B211JD

Lozells

B219HT

Linwood Road

B219SP

Soho Road

B202BP

Hamstead Road

B210RH

Mary Road

B210TW

Reynolds Road

B219DT

Stafford Road

B219DZ

Mostyn Road

B219EQ

Osborne Road

B219HU

Dawson Road

B219NB

Rookery Road

B210SQ

Westbourne Grove

B219AR

Rose Hill Road

B219BH

Soho Road

B219DU

Stafford Road

B191BL

Villa Road

B191BU

Hamstead Road

B219HX

Woodstock Road

B219JP

Murdock Road

B210RW

Queens Head Road

B210TS

Tew Park Road

B219BT

Thornhill Road

B219EX

Grove Avenue

B219HA

Grove Lane

B219JQ

Linwood Road

B211JA

Lozells

B219HJ

Perry Mill Drive

B202BZ

Holly Road

B210RJ

Mary Road

B210SD

Victoria Road

B219BS

Thornhill Road

B219QP

Rookery Road

B210UX

Piers Road

B219LX

Linwood Road

B202BD

King Edward Close

B210TL

Foxcote Avenue

B219EP

Grove Lane

B219SX

Soho Road

B219NH

Trafalgar Road

B211HS

Lozells

B219BP

Belgrave Terrace

B202BE

King Edwards Gardens

B202BH

Hall Road

B202HF

Grove Lane

B210PL

Alexandra Road

B210QU

Haseley Road

B219DA

Highbury Avenue

B219JD

Whateley Road

B219NA

Soho Road

B219NG

Alfred Road

B203AW

Lozells

B219AJ

Dawson Road

B210TR

Tew Park Road

B219LB

Albert Road

B219LN

Soho Road

B219QT

Oakland Road

B219AL

Boulton Road

B210PH

Alexandra Avenue

B210RL

Dora Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.