Postcode B20 2BL is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 247.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Handsworth Park.
Handsworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 247.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B20 2BL.
Handsworth South near B20 2BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Handsworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Handsworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | George's Park | Medium | Walking directions to George's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Waverhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Waverhill Park |
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £260,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 25 | £185,000 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200,000 | £180,000 | £105,500 |
| 2017 | £151,800 | £165,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £215,000 | £175,000 | £128,000 |
| 2019 | £223,000 | £246,250 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £262,000 | £210,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £191,000 | £248,000 | £156,000 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £220,000 | £162,500 |
| 2023 | £443,000 | £250,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £372,000 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £305,000 | £237,500 | £176,000 |
| 2026 | — | £220,000 | £142,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | £119 | £103 |
| 2017 | £125 | £164 | £106 |
| 2018 | £126 | £131 | £120 |
| 2019 | £155 | £185 | £119 |
| 2020 | £216 | £164 | £115 |
| 2021 | £164 | £174 | £147 |
| 2022 | £203 | £219 | £136 |
| 2023 | £190 | £173 | £175 |
| 2024 | £233 | £155 | £149 |
| 2025 | £326 | £233 | £177 |
| 2026 | — | £154 | £106 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | 109, Villa Road, Birmingham, B19 1NH | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 79, Villa Road, Birmingham, B19 1NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 73, Villa Road, Birmingham, B19 1NH | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 54, Villa Road, Birmingham, B19 1BL | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | 20, Radnor Road, Birmingham, B20 3SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £415,000 |
In the B20 2BL postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 2BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wayco Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BH | Walking directions to Wayco Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 28A Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B19 1DB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Bangla Station | Birmingham, B19 1HF | Walking directions to Bangla Station |
| 0.4 mi | Chefline Ltd | 115 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 2RB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B20 2BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Freshwater
Handsworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B20 2BL records about 247 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B20 2BL in Handsworth South is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B20 2BL, including Welford Primary School (Good), King Edward VI Handsworth School (Outstanding) and Aspire AP School 2 (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B20 2BL is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1,085 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B20 2BL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 135 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B20 2BL is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Freshwater (Green Party).