Handsworth Wood is a residential ward located in the northwest of Birmingham. It is bordered by Perry Barr, Handsworth, and Great Barr, with good transport links including the A4040 and several bus routes. The area features a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, alongside green spaces like Handsworth Park and Sandwell Valley Country Park.
The ward has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and community centres. It is home to a diverse population, with cultural influences reflected in its independent businesses and places of worship. The area maintains a suburban feel while being close to central Birmingham, making it a practical choice for commuters.
On average Handsworth Wood has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Handsworth Wood is £42,974 per year. There are 6 schools in Handsworth Wood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good).
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £399,950 |
| Flats | 9 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £274,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £222,000 |
10 years price trend in Handsworth Wood
B218JJ
Copthall Road
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Cranbrook Road
B202HL
Church Lane
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Woodend
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Hamstead Hall Road
B201HL
Craythorne Avenue
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Craythorne Avenue
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Elmwood Gardens
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Craythorne Avenue
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Deerhurst Road
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Hamstead Hall Avenue
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Craythorne Avenue
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Howard Road
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Romulus Close
B201AT
Ashcombe Avenue
B201BE
Browns Green
B201BT
St Davids Grove
B201DD
Vernon Avenue
B202DL
Ashleigh Drive
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Handsworth Wood
B201NP
Craythorne Avenue
B202AF
Denewood Avenue
B201BQ
Browns Green
B201LE
Grestone Avenue
B202AT
Romilly Avenue
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Birchfield West
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College Road
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Cherry Orchard Road
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Amherst Avenue
B202LT
Ebley Road
B202PN
Englestede Close
B202RU
Church Lane
B218NR
Austin Road
B219RJ
Stockwell Road
B421DW
Handsworth Wood
B201AB
May Tree Grove
B201AR
Grestone Avenue
B201DT
Beauchamp Avenue
B201EH
Garden Grove
B201JX
Hamstead Hall Avenue
B202PD
Devon Close
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Garden Grove
B201HE
Barnfield Grove
B201JD
Westover Road
B202NG
Cherry Orchard Road
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Richmond Close
B218JZ
Willow Drive
B201AA
Browns Green
B202EH
Inglenook Drive
B201DU
Beauchamp Avenue
B201EA
Millfield Road
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Millfield Road
B202AS
Bromford Hill
B202DJ
Packwood Close
B218ER
Friary Gardens
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Posey Close
B201BS
St Annes Close
B201DE
Vernon Avenue
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Browns Green
B201JE
Sedgley Grove
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Underwood Road
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Wellington Road
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Cornwall Road
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Amherst Avenue
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Butler's Road
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Endwood Court Road
B218JB
Camp Lane
B218LJ
Park Lane
B218PD
Grafton Road
B202LU
Ireton Road
B202LX
Ebley Road
B201AS
Woodcroft Avenue
B201EX
Hamstead Hall Avenue
B202AU
Beachburn Way
B201FE
Browns Green
B201JN
Greenridge Road
B201LB
Brosil Avenue
B202AA
Wood Lane
B202AB
Denewood Avenue
B202AJ
Elmwood Gardens
B202AP
Wood Lane
B202PB
Devonshire Road
B218EP
Oxhill Road
B218EU
Oxhill Road
B218HR
Middlemore
B218JN
Linchmere Road
B218NP
Austin Road
B201BW
Handsworth Wood
B201DS
Beauchamp Avenue
B201HT
Beechglade
B201JT
Elmbank Grove
B201NB
Medcroft Avenue
B202DT
Earlswood Court
B202JY
Cherry Orchard Road
B202LJ
Cherry Orchard Road
B218PG
Cranbrook Road
B201EY
Hamstead Hall Avenue
B201BD
Friary Road
B201ET
Leopold Avenue
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.