Postcode B20 2BF is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth Wood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Birchfield West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birchfield West is £32,600 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Hall Playing Fields.
Birchfield West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,558 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Birchfield West is £32,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 272 ft away from B20 2BF.
Birchfield West near B20 2BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £399,950 |
| Flats | 9 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £274,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £222,000 |
10 years price trend in Handsworth Wood
In the B20 2BF postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.