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B20 1EF

Millfield Road

Handsworth Wood

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Overview

Postcode B20 1EF 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.1 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Handsworth Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,067 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Handsworth Wood has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 199 ft away from B20 1EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth Wood near B20 1EF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 1EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Hamstead (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B20 1EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCherry Orchard Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground
0.4 miKingsdown ParkMediumWalking directions to Kingsdown Park

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
5,248.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.54(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.03(-17%)
Vehicle crime
5.42(-17%)
Public order
3.62(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.01(-72%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
190
51.63%
Pakistani
63
17.12%
British
25
6.79%
Other
23
6.25%
Caribbean
22
5.98%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
33.89%
No qualifications
74
24.83%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
43.1%
Owns outright
48
41.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.76%
Other forms of private rent
7
6.03%
Shared ownership
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 1EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 1EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 202564, Millfield Road, Birmingham, B20 1EESemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
20 Jun 2025142, Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1DUTerracedFreehold£325,000
12 Mar 202539, Hamstead Hall Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1HASemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000
03 Mar 202515, Hamstead Hall Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1HASemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
22 May 202699, Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1DTTerracedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the B20 1EF postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B20 1EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryHamstead Hall AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryGrestone AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 1EF

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

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 1EF, 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 133CE01009276
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 1EF

Is B20 1EF (Handsworth Wood) safe?

The area around B20 1EF records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1EF?

The median sale price around B20 1EF 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 1EF?

There are 7 schools close to B20 1EF, including Hamstead Hall Academy (Good), St Mark's Catholic Primary School and Grestone Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B20 1EF?

The closest station to B20 1EF is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 477 m away.

How deprived is the area around B20 1EF?

B20 1EF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,067 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B20 1EF 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).