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B20 2AT

Romilly Avenue

Handsworth Wood

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Overview

Postcode B20 2AT is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth Wood area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth East is £44,247 per year. The median sale price in Handsworth Wood is £260,000 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £315,000. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Perry Hall Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Handsworth East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,216 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Handsworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Handsworth East is £44,247 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 55 ft away from B20 2AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth East near B20 2AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 2AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B20 2AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPerry Hall Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Perry Hall Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
3,595 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.44(+74%)
Burglary
10.42(+157%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.42(+43%)
Vehicle crime
6.74(+4%)
Other theft
6.13(+8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
85
26.81%
Pakistani
75
23.66%
Bangladeshi
47
14.83%
Caribbean
37
11.67%
British
21
6.62%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
45.31%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.51%
No qualifications
34
13.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.57%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
44.33%
Owns with a mortgage
37
38.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
7.22%
Other forms of private rent
6
6.19%
Social rents from council
2
2.06%
Total households: 97

Property prices in Handsworth Wood

Median price: £260,000
Price per sq ft: £244
Sales (last 12 months): 109
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £315K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £850,000.

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
Detached29£360,000£281
Semi-Detached46£270,000£259
Terraced26£195,000£213
Flats8£75,125£161

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£266,500£200,000
2026£363,000£94,875£277,500£195,000
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£303£144£252£219
2026£254£183£250£213
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202525, Romilly Avenue, Birmingham, B20 2ATSemi-DetachedLeasehold£192,000
21 Nov 202541, Romilly Avenue, Birmingham, B20 2ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
02 Oct 202525, Romilly Avenue, Birmingham, B20 2ATSemi-DetachedLeasehold£105,000
30 Apr 2026113, Lea Hall Green, Birmingham, B20 2AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
02 Oct 202569, Lea Hall Green, Birmingham, B20 2AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£288,000

Schools

In the B20 2AT postcode area, located within Handsworth East, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for B20 2AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryCherry Orchard Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimarySt Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, HandsworthAcademy converter

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B20 2AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 2AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSamra's NewsWellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SFWalking directions to Samra's News
0.4 miMJ Food StoreRobert Road, Birmingham, B20 3RUWalking directions to MJ Food Store
0.4 miThe Food Warehouse2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miThe Vale StoresChurch Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SGWalking directions to The Vale Stores
0.5 miMasala Bazaar MetroWalsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AAWalking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro

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 2AT, 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 EastE02001858
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 032CE01009263
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 2AT

Is B20 2AT (Handsworth East) safe?

The area around B20 2AT records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, burglary and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B20 2AT?

The median sale price around B20 2AT in Handsworth Wood is £260,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B20 2AT?

There are 19 schools close to B20 2AT, including St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good), Cherry Orchard Primary School (Good) and St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to B20 2AT?

The closest station to B20 2AT is Perry Barr, about 957 m away.

How deprived is the area around B20 2AT?

B20 2AT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,216 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B20 2AT (Handsworth East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B20 2AT 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).