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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

Median price£294,500
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£253K – £329K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £294,500 (about £285 per square foot) in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £660,000.

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 Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£320,000£301
Semi-Detached24£306,500£285
Terraced11£278,500£270
Flats2£100,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£90,000£184,500£214,000
2017£200,000£90,000£225,000£185,000
2018£290,000£105,000£215,000£190,000
2019£290,000£107,500£250,000£218,000
2020£300,000£190,000£237,500£205,000
2021£313,000£128,000£260,000£275,000
2022£355,000£99,375£297,500£315,000
2023£355,000£113,750£273,000£270,000
2024£350,000£125,750£267,000£315,000
2025£360,000£114,000£280,000£278,500
2026£385,000£100,000£350,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£142£171£186
2017£195£135£193£195
2018£249£151£202£226
2019£223£152£201£197
2020£222£161£214£239
2021£249£165£228£235
2022£268£203£246£238
2023£273£163£268£279
2024£302£212£271£281
2025£305£180£274£284
2026£232£158£260£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth Wood 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.