Postcode B20 1HS 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 47.9 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 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Handsworth Wood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth Wood has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from B20 1HS.
Handsworth Wood near B20 1HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
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 1HS postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 1HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beauchamp Convenience Store | Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1BX | Walking directions to Beauchamp Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Sall's News & Off Licence | College Road, Birmingham, B20 2HU | Walking directions to Sall's News & Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | S & B Stores | College Road, Birmingham, B20 2HU | Walking directions to S & B Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Shaandar Food Shop | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RH | Walking directions to Shaandar Food Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.