Postcode B20 1BY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Handsworth Wood is £47,600 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground.
Handsworth Wood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,607 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth Wood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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.
The average income of residents in Handsworth Wood is £47,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from B20 1BY.
Handsworth Wood near B20 1BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £690,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £391,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £88,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £258,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £212,500 |
10 years price trend in Handsworth Wood
In the B20 1BY postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.