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B20 1FF

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Handsworth Wood

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Overview

Postcode B20 1FF 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 9 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
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B20 1FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth Wood near B20 1FF 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 1FF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hamstead (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
5,614.8 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
74
30.71%
British
45
18.67%
Caribbean
25
10.37%
Other White
20
8.3%
African
18
7.47%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
46.3%
No qualifications
38
17.59%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
42.19%
Owns outright
33
25.78%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.97%
Other social rented
12
9.38%
Shared ownership
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 1FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 1FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20266, High Trees, Birmingham, B20 1HSTerracedFreehold£260,000
26 Sept 20256, High Trees, Birmingham, B20 1HSTerracedFreehold£17,250
02 Feb 2026Flat 4, Mentone Court, 5, Hawthorn Park, Birmingham, B20 1ADFlatsLeasehold£135,000
07 Mar 20256, Woodcroft Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1ASSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
07 May 202545, Wheaton Vale, Birmingham, B20 1AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the B20 1FF postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B20 1FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGrestone AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 1FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 miDelton FoodsChurch Lane, Birmingham, B20 2EYWalking directions to Delton Foods
0.4 miShaandar Food ShopOxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RHWalking directions to Shaandar Food Shop
0.4 miTesco ExpressOxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RRWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 1FF, 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 Introduced2018-08-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 1FF

Is B20 1FF (Handsworth Wood) safe?

The area around B20 1FF 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 1FF?

The median sale price around B20 1FF 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 1FF?

There are 14 schools close to B20 1FF, including Grestone Academy (Good), King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy (Outstanding) and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B20 1FF?

The closest station to B20 1FF is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1,384 m away.

How deprived is the area around B20 1FF?

B20 1FF 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 1FF (Handsworth Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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