Postcode B20 2DZ 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 high crime levels, with around 118.4 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 118.4 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 road, approximately 15 ft away from B20 2DZ.
Birchfield West near B20 2DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £690,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £391,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £88,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £258,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £212,500 |
10 years price trend in Handsworth Wood
In the B20 2DZ 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: 01/10/2025.