Postcode B20 1EW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sandwell Valley Country 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 3.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 168 ft away from B20 1EW.
Handsworth Wood near B20 1EW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sandwell Valley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Sandwell Valley Country Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £845,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £256,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handsworth Wood
In the B20 1EW postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 1EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Hamstead Road, Sandwell, B43 5EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Stores | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.