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B20 2DA

Holly Road

Birchfield

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Overview

Postcode B20 2DA is located in a major urban area, within the Birchfield ward 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 127.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth East is £44,247 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 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Handsworth Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
50.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Handsworth East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Handsworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.4%

Approximately 50.4% 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 265 ft away from B20 2DA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 2DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B20 2DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHandsworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Handsworth Park
0.4 miWaverhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Waverhill Park

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
1,730.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.64(+62%)
Public order
11.11(+83%)
Vehicle crime
11.11(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.22(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
8(+10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Caribbean
54
17.82%
Pakistani
44
14.52%
African
42
13.86%
Indian
24
7.92%
British
22
7.26%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
33.5%
No qualifications
52
25.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
40.71%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.04%
Owns outright
15
13.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.39%
Social rents from council
11
9.73%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Birchfield

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £313K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,900 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birchfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£380,000£229
Semi-Detached12£280,000£256
Terraced9£180,000£199
Flats2£104,750£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birchfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,995£59,900£170,000£120,000
2017£270,000£69,975£137,000£118,100
2018£267,500£74,250£142,500£130,000
2019£339,500£90,000£210,000£131,000
2020£345,000£74,500£229,500£150,000
2021£370,000£90,000£232,500£175,000
2022£295,000£93,975£200,000£170,000
2023£350,000£95,000£250,000£223,000
2024£276,100£92,500£225,000£190,500
2025£380,000£114,750£260,000£182,000
2026£380,000£110,000£230,000£207,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£176£169£118
2017£148£92£135£106
2018£127£127£150£115
2019£193£122£188£114
2020£218£117£154£141
2021£229£134£154£143
2022£244£134£164£155
2023£252£135£223£213
2024£144£247£189
2025£218£206£248£166
2026£258£200£214£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birchfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202589, Lansdowne Road, Birmingham, B21 9AUTerracedFreehold£210,000
15 Aug 202568, Broughton Road, Birmingham, B20 2PXTerracedFreehold£210,000
11 Aug 2025103, Thornhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9BXTerracedFreehold£222,500
08 May 202647, Parklands Avenue, Birmingham, B20 2SYDetachedFreehold£500,000
27 Feb 20267, Parklands Avenue, Birmingham, B20 2SYTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the B20 2DA postcode area, located within Handsworth East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B20 2DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWelford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Handsworth SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryNishkam Primary School BirminghamFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 2DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 2DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWayco SupermarketSoho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BHWalking directions to Wayco Supermarket
0.3 miChefline Ltd115 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SDWalking directions to Chefline Ltd
0.4 miInternational SupermarketSoho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LNWalking directions to International Supermarket
0.4 miS&D supermarket154A Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9LNWalking directions to S&D supermarket
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressChurch Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 2RBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 2DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Arshid Mahmood

Birchfield - 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
WardBirchfieldE05011125
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Handsworth EastE02001858
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 032BE01009056
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 2DA

Is B20 2DA (Handsworth East) safe?

The area around B20 2DA records about 128 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B20 2DA?

The median sale price around B20 2DA in Handsworth East is £225,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B20 2DA?

There are 20 schools close to B20 2DA, including Welford Primary School (Good), King Edward VI Handsworth School (Outstanding) and Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B20 2DA?

The closest station to B20 2DA is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1,119 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B20 2DA?

B20 2DA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,725 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B20 2DA is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Arshid Mahmood (Labour Party).

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