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B20 1AN

Shireland Close

Handsworth Wood

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Overview

Postcode B20 1AN 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 low crime levels, with around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
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 15,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Handsworth Wood has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 235 ft away from B20 1AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth Wood near B20 1AN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 1AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hamstead (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
6,734 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.17(-32%)
Vehicle crime
6.12(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.34(-54%)
Burglary
2.78(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.23(-79%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
157
38.96%
Other Asian
59
14.64%
Other
37
9.18%
Pakistani
36
8.93%
Bangladeshi
31
7.69%
Total population: 403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
28.31%
No qualifications
85
26.15%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
48.74%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.13%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 1AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 1AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 20256, Woodcroft Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1ASSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
07 May 202545, Wheaton Vale, Birmingham, B20 1AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
02 Feb 2026Flat 4, Mentone Court, 5, Hawthorn Park, Birmingham, B20 1ADFlatsLeasehold£135,000
22 Jul 202519, Grestone Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
30 Jan 20266, High Trees, Birmingham, B20 1HSTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the B20 1AN postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B20 1AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGrestone AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 1AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miShaandar Food ShopOxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RHWalking directions to Shaandar Food Shop
0.3 miSall's News & Off LicenceCollege Road, Birmingham, B20 2HUWalking directions to Sall's News & Off Licence
0.4 miS & B StoresCollege Road, Birmingham, B20 2HUWalking directions to S & B Stores
0.4 miTesco ExpressOxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miDelton FoodsChurch Lane, Birmingham, B20 2EYWalking directions to Delton Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B20 1AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Narinder Kooner

Handsworth Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Randeep Kaur Kular

Handsworth Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardHandsworth WoodE05011143
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Handsworth WoodE02006809
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 133BE01009267
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 1AN

Is B20 1AN (Handsworth Wood) safe?

The area around B20 1AN records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B20 1AN?

The median sale price around B20 1AN in Handsworth Wood is £275,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B20 1AN?

There are 15 schools close to B20 1AN, including Grestone Academy (Good), King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy (Outstanding) and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B20 1AN?

The closest station to B20 1AN is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1,418 m away.

How deprived is the area around B20 1AN?

B20 1AN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B20 1AN (Handsworth Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B20 1AN is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Narinder Kooner (Labour Party) and Randeep Kaur Kular (Labour Party).