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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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached26£276,500
Terraced13£260,000
Detached19£360,000
Flats2£107,500

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

B201ET

Leopold Avenue

B201EY

Hamstead Hall Avenue

B201HS

High Trees

B201HU

Hamstead Hall Road

B202LA

Cherry Orchard Road

B202LP

Bramley Drive

B202LR

Washington Drive

B202NH

Cherry Orchard Road

B201AD

Hawthorn Park

B201ES

Leopold Avenue

B201JP

Greenridge Road

B201LL

Craythorne Avenue

B202BA

Tyber Drive

B202JS

Coopers Road

B202NB

Ireton Road

B202NW

Butlers Courts Lane

B201DL

Hamstead Hill

B201DX

Beauchamp Avenue

B201EJ

Parkside Road

B201LS

Camplin Crescent

B202LN

Everest Road

B202NR

The Slieve

B202PL

Handsworth Wood Road

B201BF

Holly Gardens

B201LH

Sunningdale Close

B421EA

Old Walsall Road

B201HX

Hamstead Hall Road

B201AY

Grestone Avenue

B201ER

Leopold Avenue

B201HJ

Chalcot Grove

B201HP

Hamstead Hall Road

B201AJ

Wheaton Vale

B201LP

Craythorne Avenue

B202LZ

Larchfield Close

B201EN

Woodend

B201EQ

Greenway

B202NP

Worlds End Road

B201EP

Greenway

B201BA

Friary Road

B201DF

Vernon Avenue

B201DB

Vernon Avenue

B201DR

Beauchamp Avenue

B201EB

Millfield Road

B201HG

Acfold Road

B202JZ

Cherry Orchard Road

B201DJ

Park Hill Drive

B201HA

Hamstead Hall Avenue

B201JR

Underwood Road

B201NR

The Spinney

B202JT

Coopers Road

B202LY

West Avenue

B201AU

Grestone Avenue

B201BH

The Grange

B201BJ

Englestede Close

B201DP

Manway Close

B201JL

Greenridge Road

B201LY

Craythorne Avenue

B201NH

Park Lane

B202JX

Coopers Road

B201BU

Hamstead Hill

B201HD

Acfold Road

B201NA

Grestone Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.