Property profile

59 Douglas RoadHandsworth

Map showing 59 Douglas Road, Handsworth, Birmingham

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Estimated sale price

£240,000

Semi-Detached sold in Handsworth

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold28 Nov 2025
£255,000Change since last sale: −£16,000 (−6.4%)
Annualised change
−8.8% per yearBirmingham annualised change (semi-detached) since 2025: +0.7% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £278 per sq ft
£125 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£152 per sq ft (−55%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Handsworth
£260,000Estimate vs local median: −£21,000 (−8.2%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area177 m² / 1,905 sq ft
Rooms8 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection22 Sept 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
28 Nov 2025£255,000-

Local market

Property prices in Handsworth

Median price£199,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £240K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £305,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£305,000£326
Semi-Detached3£260,000£278
Terraced25£185,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£180,000£105,500
2017£151,800£165,000£120,000
2018£215,000£175,000£128,000
2019£223,000£246,250£135,000
2020£262,000£210,000£125,000
2021£191,000£248,000£156,000
2022£370,000£220,000£162,500
2023£443,000£250,000£170,000
2024£330,000£372,000£190,000
2025£305,000£237,500£176,000
2026£220,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£119£103
2017£125£164£106
2018£126£131£120
2019£155£185£119
2020£216£164£115
2021£164£174£147
2022£203£219£136
2023£190£173£175
2024£233£155£149
2025£326£233£177
2026£154£106
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202559, Douglas Road, Birmingham, B21 9HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
10 Jul 202519, Douglas Road, Birmingham, B21 9HGTerracedFreehold£145,000
20 Mar 202668, Chantry Road, Birmingham, B21 9JBTerracedFreehold£160,000
05 Dec 202526, Chantry Road, Birmingham, B21 9JBTerracedFreehold£186,000
21 Nov 202570, Chantry Road, Birmingham, B21 9JBTerracedFreehold£163,779

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Douglas Road, Handsworth, BirminghamFreehold103 m²£99,950 (2004)
7, Douglas Road, Handsworth, BirminghamFreehold103 m²£111,500 (2005)
9, Douglas Road, Handsworth, BirminghamFreehold187 m²£136,000 (2007)
11, Douglas Road, Handsworth, BirminghamFreehold122 m²£31,500 (1997)
19, Douglas Road, Handsworth, BirminghamFreehold131 m²£145,000 (2025)
21, Douglas Road, Handsworth, BirminghamFreehold105 m²£128,000 (2009)
25, Douglas Road, Handsworth, BirminghamFreehold142 m²£112,000 (2005)
27 Douglas Road, Handsworth, Birmingham-101 m²-
31, Douglas Road, Handsworth, BirminghamFreehold107 m²£80,000 (2005)
33 Douglas Road, Handsworth, BirminghamFreehold110 m²£113,000 (2012)

Area insights for B21 9HG

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Overview

Postcode B21 9HG is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year. The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Handsworth Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Handsworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 857 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Handsworth South has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31%

Approximately 31.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B21 9HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth South near B21 9HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B21 9HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B21 9HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHandsworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Handsworth Park
0.4 miOakland Young Peoples CentreSmallWalking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre
0.4 miWaverhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Waverhill Park

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
14,947.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.73(+16%)
Vehicle crime
14.09(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(+1%)
Other theft
5.51(-3%)
Burglary
4.9(+21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
118
27.44%
Bangladeshi
62
14.42%
Indian
53
12.33%
African
53
12.33%
Caribbean
32
7.44%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
99
33.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
27.78%
Other social rented
24
19.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.05%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.46%
Social rents from council
15
11.9%
Total households: 126

Schools

In the B21 9HG postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B21 9HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGrove SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWilliam Murdoch Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 9HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B21 9HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miIceland210 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LRWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miSaj Food Store264 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LXWalking directions to Saj Food Store
0.3 miDiamond Drinks319 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9SDWalking directions to Diamond Drinks
0.3 mi5 Star Supermarket333 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SDWalking directions to 5 Star Supermarket
0.3 miInternational SupermarketSoho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LNWalking directions to International Supermarket