Postcode B20 1EP 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 moderate crime levels, with around 64.5 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kingsdown Park.
Handsworth Wood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,044 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth Wood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 216 ft away from B20 1EP.
Handsworth Wood near B20 1EP has very low 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 1EP postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Beaufort Arms | Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1NP | |
| 0.4 mi | The Garden Gate | Birmingham, B20 1BY |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.