Postcode B20 2BU 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 266.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Handsworth South is £32,500 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 1.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Handsworth Park.
Handsworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 828 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 266.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.3% 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 of residents in Handsworth South is £32,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B20 2BU.
Handsworth South near B20 2BU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Handsworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Handsworth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Waverhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Waverhill Park |
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £480,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handsworth
In the B20 2BU postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wayco Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BH | Walking directions to Wayco Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 2RB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.4 mi | The Vale Stores | Church Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SG | Walking directions to The Vale Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.