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About

Handsworth Wood is a residential ward situated in the northwest of Birmingham, bordered by Perry Barr and Kingstanding. The area is characterised by its suburban streets and a significant amount of green space, including the namesake Handsworth Wood Park. Housing is primarily a mix of interwar semi-detached homes and later developments, creating a settled neighbourhood atmosphere.

The area is served by several local shopping parades along Holyhead Road and Rocky Lane, providing everyday amenities. A notable feature is the presence of the historic Handsworth Cemetery, a large Victorian garden cemetery that serves as a local green lung and a site of historical interest, containing monuments to significant local industrial figures.

Area overview

On average Handsworth Wood has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136 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 per household in Handsworth Wood is £47,096 per year. There are 6 schools in Handsworth Wood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). Handsworth Wood is home to around 20,401 people, with a population density of about 3,335.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Handsworth Wood Population
20,401
Population density
3,335.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.61(+85%)
Vehicle crime
11.67(+79%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.64(+46%)
Other theft
9.17(+61%)
Burglary
8.33(+105%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
6,565
32.18%
British
2,592
12.71%
Pakistani
2,533
12.42%
Caribbean
1,859
9.11%
Other
1,426
6.99%
Total population: 20,399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,666
34.39%
No qualifications
3,672
22.29%
Level 3 (A level)
2,670
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,815
11.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,585
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 16,476

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,195
32.44%
Owns with a mortgage
1,834
27.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,577
23.31%
Other social rented
670
9.9%
Social rents from council
258
3.81%
Total households: 6,766

Property prices in Handsworth Wood

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £271,500 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
Detached22£360,000
Terraced23£225,000
Semi-Detached44£280,000
Flats9£92,000

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

B201DD

Vernon Avenue

B202DL

Ashleigh Drive

B421AD

Austin Way

B201BE

Browns Green

B201LE

Grestone Avenue

B202AF

Denewood Avenue

B202AT

Romilly Avenue

B202JH

College Road

B202LD

Cherry Orchard Road

B202LG

Inchcape Avenue

B202LT

West Avenue

B202PN

Handsworth Wood Road

B202RU

Church Lane

B218NR

Island Road

B219RJ

Stockwell Road

B201BQ

Browns Green

B202BF

Handsworth Wood

B421DW

Handsworth Wood

B201NP

Craythorne Avenue

B201AR

Grestone Avenue

B201DT

Beauchamp Avenue

B201EH

Garden Grove

B201JX

Hamstead Hall Avenue

B201AB

May Tree Grove

B202PD

Devon Close

B201EG

The Croftway

B201HE

Barnfield Grove

B201JD

Westover Road

B202NG

Cherry Orchard Road

B202NZ

Richmond Close

B218JZ

Willow Drive

B201AA

Friary Road

B201DU

Beauchamp Avenue

B201EA

Millfield Road

B201EF

Millfield Road

B202AS

Lea Hill Road

B202DJ

Packwood Close

B202EH

Inglenook Drive

B218HS

Posey Close

B201BS

St Annes Close

B201DE

Vernon Avenue

B201JE

Sedgley Grove

B201JH

Underwood Road

B202DZ

Wellington Road

B202HY

Cornwall Road

B202LH

Amherst Avenue

B202NX

Butlers Road

B202RY

Endwood Court Road

B218PD

Sandwell Road

B218LJ

Park Lane

B201FF

Browns Green

B201AS

Woodcroft Avenue

B201EX

Leopold Avenue

B201JN

Greenridge Road

B201LB

Brosil Avenue

B202AA

Wood Lane

B202AB

Denewood Avenue

B202AJ

Wood Lane

B202AP

Wood Lane

B202AU

Beachburn Way

B202LU

West Avenue

B202LX

Ebley Road

B202PB

Devonshire Road

B218EP

Oxhill Road

B218EU

Oxhill Road

B218HR

Wilks Green

B218JN

Linchmere Road

B218NP

Island Road

B201FE

Browns Green

B201BW

Tame Grove

B201DS

Beauchamp Avenue

B201HT

Hamstead Hall Road

B201JT

Elmbank Grove

B201NB

Medcroft Avenue

B202DT

Handsworth Wood Road

B202JY

Cherry Orchard Road

B202LJ

Inverclyde Road

B218PG

Cranbrook Road

B201BD

Friary Road

B201ET

Leopold Avenue

B201EY

Hamstead Hall Avenue

B201HS

High Trees

B201HU

Hamstead Hall Road

B202HJ

Church Lane

B202HT

Rosedene Drive

B202LA

Cherry Orchard Road

B202LP

Bramley Drive

B202LR

Washington Drive

B202NH

Cherry Orchard Road

B201NW

Lofthouse Road

B201AD

Hawthorn Park

B201ES

Leopold Avenue

B201JP

Greenridge Road

B201LL

Craythorne Avenue

B202BA

Tyber Drive

B202HU

College Road

B202JL

Slack Lane

B202JS

Coopers Road

B202NB

Ireton Road

B202NW

Butlers Courts Lane

Data Sources

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