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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 168 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
168
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
81.83(+114%)
Vehicle crime
12.45(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.37(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.49(+60%)
Drugs
11.14(+324%)
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 26 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Handsworth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £275,000.

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
Semi-Detached3£170,000
Terraced22£160,000

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

B219NG

Alfred Road

B202HF

Grove Lane

B219AJ

Dawson Road

B219DA

Highbury Avenue

B219JD

Whateley Road

B210TR

Tew Park Road

B219AL

Boulton Road

B219QT

Oakland Road

B219LB

Albert Road

B219LN

Soho Road

B191AP

Soho Avenue

B210RL

Dora Road

B219AX

Whitehall Road

B219DX

Stafford Road

B210NA

Oakland Road

B210PH

Alexandra Avenue

B219BA

Whitehall Road

B202BX

Holly Road

B210QY

Boulton Road

B219BX

Thornhill Road

B219BY

Thornhill Road

B219DF

Montague Road

B219HY

Arthur Road

B219QU

Rookery Road

B191BH

Villa Road

B210QD

Babington Road

B219JS

Albert Road

B219SN

Soho Road

B210SL

Victoria Road

B219EG

Osborne Road

B219HQ

Douglas Road

B191AG

Soho Hill

B210RE

Boulton Road

B210RN

Queens Head Road

B210RB

Boulton Road

B210SF

Victoria Road

B210SJ

Victoria Road

B202BW

Tollgate Drive

B210PD

The 3b Business Village

B210RA

Boulton Retreat

B218AX

Bernhard Drive

B219EB

York Road

B219LA

Albert Road

B219AU

Lansdowne Road

B219HG

Douglas Road

B219NQ

Alfred Road

B219EA

York Road

B219ET

Grove Lane

B219NJ

Alfred Road

B210SN

Victoria Road

B219JA

Woodstock Road

B219LR

Soho Road

B202PS

Broughton Road

B191BX

Hamstead Road

B210PP

Alexandra Road

B210RG

Boulton Road

B210SE

Victoria Road

B202BY

Holly Road

B210TP

Tew Park Road

B191DE

Norwood Grove

B219QL

Soho Road

B210TJ

Reynolds Road

B219ES

Grove Lane

B219HD

Grove Lane

B219RY

Soho Road

B219DB

Thornhill Grove

B219DY

Mostyn Road

B191BP

Terrace Road

B219BQ

Belgrave Terrace

B219EE

Leyton Road

B210SH

Spring Gardens

B219AY

Whitehall Road

B219BU

Thornhill Road

B202BQ

Hall Road

B202PX

Broughton Road

B210TN

Langdale Croft

B219LG

Murdock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.