Postcode B20 1LD 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 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Handsworth Wood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Handsworth Wood has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from B20 1LD.
Handsworth Wood near B20 1LD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 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 | 21 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £104,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handsworth Wood
In the B20 1LD postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 1LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Beauchamp Convenience Store | Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1BX | Walking directions to Beauchamp Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Shaandar Food Shop | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RH | Walking directions to Shaandar Food Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.