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About

Handsworth Wood sits in the north of Birmingham and is primarily residential. Development took place mostly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, so the streets are lined with semi‑detached and detached houses set back behind front gardens and wide verges. The name reflects surviving pockets of mature trees and private planting that give the area a wooded feel; many properties retain original red‑brick and terracotta detailing, recessed porches and bay windows. Small stretches of public green and planted verges break the housing runs rather than large formal parks.

Everyday life is focused on local shops, schools and places of worship that serve a mainly residential community. Regular bus services link the area with the city centre and outlying suburbs, and local roads feed into broader transport routes without passing through a single large commercial centre. Community groups use church halls and school facilities for activities, and small retail parades provide groceries, takeaways and basic services within walking distance of most homes.

Area overview

On average Handsworth Wood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year. There are 3 schools in Handsworth Wood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Handsworth Wood is home to around 10,153 people, with a population density of about 2,727.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Handsworth Wood Population
10,153
Population density
2,727.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.74(-23%)
Vehicle crime
6.3(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-41%)
Public order
2.95(-51%)
Shoplifting
2.86(-67%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
4,301
42.35%
Pakistani
1,338
13.17%
British
1,001
9.86%
Other
840
8.27%
Caribbean
627
6.17%
Total population: 10,156

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,082
37.33%
No qualifications
1,791
21.69%
Level 3 (A level)
1,224
14.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
11.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
739
8.95%
Total 16+ residents: 8,256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,340
42.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,142
36.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
426
13.55%
Other forms of private rent
82
2.61%
Other social rented
81
2.58%
Total households: 3,143

Property prices in Handsworth Wood

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £292,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £845,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached15£320,000£3,235
Flats1£135,000£2,015
Semi-Detached25£290,000£3,143
Terraced12£269,250£3,153

10 years median price trend in Handsworth Wood

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

All postcodes in Handsworth Wood

B421AD

Austin Way

B201JD

Westover Road

B201JH

Underwood Road

B201DP

Manway Close

B202NH

Cherry Orchard Road

B421DT

Old Walsall Road

B421EA

Old Walsall Road

B202NB

Ireton Road

B201EB

Millfield Road

B201BH

The Grange

B202BA

Tyber Drive

B201HL

Craythorne Avenue

B201LU

Craythorne Avenue

B201ED

Millfield Road

B201DX

Beauchamp Avenue

B201DT

Beauchamp Avenue

B201LN

Craythorne Avenue

B201DD

Vernon Avenue

B201JJ

Underwood Road

B202JT

Coopers Road

B201HY

Weeford Drive

B201HG

Acfold Road

B201DS

Beauchamp Avenue

B202NG

Cherry Orchard Road

B201HP

Hamstead Hall Road

B201BF

Holly Gardens

B201EL

Parkside Road

B201JB

Hamstead Hall Road

B202LB

Cherry Orchard Road

B201LP

Craythorne Avenue

B201HA

Hamstead Hall Avenue

B202LY

West Avenue

B201DL

Hamstead Hill

B202LX

Ebley Road

B201BN

Hamstead Hill

B201BT

St Davids Grove

B201LA

Beechglade

B202PN

Handsworth Wood Road

B201JL

Greenridge Road

B201LL

Craythorne Avenue

B201BS

St Annes Close

B201NA

Grestone Avenue

B202LU

West Avenue

B201EE

Millfield Road

B201AB

May Tree Grove

B201AJ

Wheaton Vale

B202NE

Lloyd Road

B201NB

Medcroft Avenue

B201LB

Brosil Avenue

B201NH

Park Lane

B421DW

Handsworth Wood

B201BJ

Englestede Close

B201LH

Sunningdale Close

B202LT

West Avenue

B201AH

Wheaton Vale

B201NR

The Spinney

B201HH

Craythorne Avenue

B202JY

Cherry Orchard Road

B201ER

Leopold Avenue

B201LX

Bewlys Avenue

B201BA

Friary Road

B202NA

Hudson Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.