Postcode B20 2AR 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 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Handsworth Wood is £47,600 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Hall Playing Fields.
Handsworth Wood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,081 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 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.4% 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 235 ft away from B20 2AR.
Handsworth Wood near B20 2AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Perry Hall Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Perry Hall Playing Fields |
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 2AR postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Samra's News | Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SF | Walking directions to Samra's News |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.5 mi | Masala Bazaar Metro | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.