Property profile

15 Vernon Avenue

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Estimated sale price

£450,000

Detached sold in Handsworth Wood

The box shows the middle 50% of 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 sold09 Sept 1999
£80,000Change since last sale: +£371,000 (+463%)
Annualised change
+6.6% per yearBirmingham annualised change (detached) since 1999: +5.3% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £298 per sq ft
£220 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£78 per sq ft (−26%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Handsworth Wood
£336,250Estimate vs local median: +£115,000 (+34%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area190 m² / 2,045 sq ft
Rooms9 habitable / 9 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection08 Jun 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
09 Sept 1999£80,000-

Local market

Property prices in Handsworth Wood

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £320K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £660,000.

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 Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£336,250£298
Semi-Detached44£289,000£262
Terraced25£225,000£239
Flats6£69,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£90,000£179,000£172,500
2017£208,000£84,000£175,000£132,500
2018£284,000£92,000£207,000£132,500
2019£290,000£87,250£210,000£141,500
2020£299,995£70,500£233,995£140,000
2021£310,000£58,500£244,998£156,250
2022£355,000£95,000£290,000£199,500
2023£352,500£100,000£285,000£225,000
2024£330,000£98,500£254,000£218,500
2025£356,250£97,250£268,000£201,000
2026£392,500£92,750£300,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£142£171£146
2017£205£135£168£163
2018£247£147£200£149
2019£222£137£181£157
2020£250£116£219£167
2021£254£117£228£189
2022£270£153£242£202
2023£276£159£243£256
2024£277£153£238£210
2025£305£144£254£220
2026£219£183£260£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 1DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 1DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202584, Hamstead Hill, Birmingham, B20 1DADetachedFreehold£660,000
17 Mar 2026135, Millfield Road, Birmingham, B20 1EADetachedFreehold£260,000
28 May 2025123, Millfield Road, Birmingham, B20 1EADetachedFreehold£265,000
15 Jan 202624, Weeford Drive, Birmingham, B20 1HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
06 Mar 202512, Weeford Drive, Birmingham, B20 1HYDetachedFreehold£425,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Vernon Avenue, Birmingham-289 m²-
7, Vernon Avenue, Birmingham-162 m²-
11, Vernon Avenue, BirminghamFreehold178 m²£360,000 (2019)
19, Vernon Avenue, BirminghamFreehold161 m²£385,000 (2019)

Area insights for B20 1DB

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Overview

Postcode B20 1DB is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth Wood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth Wood area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Handsworth Wood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Handsworth Wood has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B20 1DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth Wood near B20 1DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 1DB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hamstead (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B20 1DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCherry Orchard Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
477
Population density
4,671.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.71(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.77(-65%)
Vehicle crime
2.51(-61%)
Public order
2.51(-59%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
196
41.18%
Pakistani
99
20.8%
Other
51
10.71%
British
42
8.82%
Bangladeshi
24
5.04%
Total population: 476

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
46.68%
No qualifications
75
19.89%
Level 3 (A level)
47
12.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
11.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.37%
Total 16+ residents: 377

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
55.04%
Owns with a mortgage
44
34.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.98%
Social rents from council
2
1.55%
Other social rented
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Schools

In the B20 1DB postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B20 1DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGrestone AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCherry Orchard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDorrington AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 1DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 1DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBeauchamp Convenience StoreBeauchamp Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1BXWalking directions to Beauchamp Convenience Store
0.3 miCheflineWest Midlands, Birmingham, B42 1DUWalking directions to Chefline
0.3 miLidl20 Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1DTWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miRocky Lane StoresRocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NLWalking directions to Rocky Lane Stores
0.5 miHamstead ConvenienceBirmingham, B42 1NPWalking directions to Hamstead Convenience