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Handsworth Wood

About

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.

Area overview

On average Handsworth Wood has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Handsworth Wood

B201EY

Hamstead Hall Avenue

B201NW

Lofthouse Road

B202HJ

Church Lane

B202HT

Rosedene Drive

B202LA

Cherry Orchard Road

B202LP

Bramley Drive

B202LR

Washington Drive

B202NH

Cherry Orchard Road

B201JP

Greenridge Road

B201AD

Hawthorn Park

B201ES

Leopold Avenue

B201LL

Camplin Crescent

B202BA

Tyber Drive

B202HU

College Road

B202JL

Slack Lane

B202JS

Coopers Road

B202NB

Ireton Road

B202NW

Butlers Court Lane

B201DL

Handsworth Wood

B201DX

Beauchamp Avenue

B201EJ

Parkside Road

B201LS

Camplin Crescent

B202DG

Handsworth East

B202JE

Somerset Road

B218HL

Oxhill Road

B218JL

Linchmere Road

B202PL

Handsworth Wood

B202AW

Lea Hall Green

B202DR

Church Lane

B202LN

Everest Road

B202NR

The Slieve

B218JS

Camp Lane

B201HX

Hamstead Hall Road

B202PH

Handsworth East

B201LH

Sunningdale Close

B201BF

Holly Gardens

B201BZ

Browns Green

B202PQ

Devon Close

B210LE

Island Road

B421EA

Austin Way

B201AY

Grestone Avenue

B201ER

Deerhurst Road

B201HJ

Chalcot Grove

B201HP

Hamstead Hall Road

B218ET

Friary Gardens

B218HJ

The Leverretts

B218HT

The Leverretts

B201AJ

Hawthorn Park

B201DW

Browns Green

B201LP

Craythorne Avenue

B202AE

Denewood Avenue

B202DU

Ashleigh Drive

B202HP

Church Green

B202LZ

Larchfield Close

B202PE

Oaklands Drive

B218PH

Bush Grove

B201EN

Woodend

B201EQ

Greenway

B202EA

Wellington Road

B202EJ

Wedgewood Drive

B202JP

Mitton Road

B202JR

Friary Road

B202NP

Worlds End Road

B218NG

Grafton Road

B201EB

Millfield Road

B201HG

Acfold Road

B201NE

Cassowary Road

B202AD

The Coppice

B202JZ

Cherry Orchard Road

B202RX

Endwood Court Road

B210AB

Boundary Place

B218JH

Cranbrook Road

B218PF

Copthall Road

B201JR

Underwood Road

B201DJ

Park Hill Drive

B201HA

Hamstead Hall Avenue

B201NR

Hamstead Hall Road

B202JT

Coopers Road

B202LY

Hudson Road

B202TD

Bromford Hill

B218EZ

Larch Avenue

B218JG

Copthall Road

B201JL

Greenridge Road

B201AU

Brosil Avenue

B201BH

The Grange

B201BJ

Englestede Close

B201DP

Manway Close

B201LY

Craythorne Avenue

B201NH

Park Lane

B202AG

Wood Lane

B202JG

Somerset Road

B202JX

Coopers Road

B202RZ

Handsworth East

B201BU

The Grange

B218PE

Bush Grove

B201HD

Acfold Road

B201NA

Grestone Avenue

B202DN

Selborne Road

B202DY

Howard Road

B202HN

Winleigh Road