On average Handsworth West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 23.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year. There are 3 schools in Handsworth West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Handsworth West is home to around 8,471 people, with a population density of about 8,541 per km².
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Handsworth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £320,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £222,500 | £257 |
| Terraced | 20 | £184,000 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £155,000 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £135,250 | £104,000 |
| 2018 | £147,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £170,000 | £117,750 |
| 2020 | £162,250 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £191,000 | £147,500 |
| 2022 | £215,000 | £162,250 |
| 2023 | £224,000 | £151,250 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £162,000 |
| 2025 | £212,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | — | £177,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £134 | £110 |
| 2017 | £131 | £117 |
| 2018 | £138 | £128 |
| 2019 | £185 | £132 |
| 2020 | £175 | £138 |
| 2021 | £175 | £152 |
| 2022 | £201 | £173 |
| 2023 | £220 | £178 |
| 2024 | £193 | £173 |
| 2025 | £223 | £176 |
| 2026 | — | £186 |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.