Postcode B20 2EP is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Handsworth East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Handsworth East is £39,700 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Handsworth Park.
Handsworth East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth East has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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.
The average income of residents in Handsworth East is £39,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from B20 2EP.
Handsworth East near B20 2EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £930,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £330,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £183,000 |
10 years price trend in Handsworth
In the B20 2EP postcode area, located within Handsworth East, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Grove | Grove Gardens, Birmingham, B20 2EZ | |
| 0.5 mi | The Farcroft | Rookery Road, Birmingham, B21 9QY |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.