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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, 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£185,000
Price per sq ft£179
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £218K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £179 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-Detached4£220,000£258
Terraced34£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£220,000£161,500
2026£220,000£182,000
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£215£179
2026£257£179
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.