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B20 2ES

Church Lane

Handsworth

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Overview

Postcode B20 2ES 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 very high crime levels, with around 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Perry Barr, about 1.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Handsworth Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Handsworth East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Handsworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.6%

Approximately 33.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from B20 2ES.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B20 2ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHandsworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Handsworth Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
4,812.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.92(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.04(+106%)
Other theft
7.8(+37%)
Vehicle crime
7.24(+11%)
Public order
5.01(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
84
23.46%
Bangladeshi
52
14.53%
Pakistani
46
12.85%
British
41
11.45%
Other
38
10.61%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
109
35.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
95
30.94%
Level 3 (A level)
35
11.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.21%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
35
25.55%
Owns outright
32
23.36%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.98%
Social rents from council
11
8.03%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Handsworth

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£176
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £233K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £176 per square foot) in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£305,000£326
Semi-Detached3£260,000£278
Terraced24£176,750£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202694, Church Lane, Birmingham, B20 2ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£349,642
01 Dec 202517, Kilbys Grove, Birmingham, B20 2ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
28 Nov 202522, Calder Grove, Birmingham, B20 2HRTerracedLeasehold£195,000
10 Apr 202632, Winleigh Road, Birmingham, B20 2HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
19 Sept 202543, Winleigh Road, Birmingham, B20 2HNTerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B20 2ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWilliam Murdoch Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 2ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 2ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miDelton FoodsChurch Lane, Birmingham, B20 2EYWalking directions to Delton Foods
0.3 miS & B StoresCollege Road, Birmingham, B20 2HUWalking directions to S & B Stores
0.3 miSall's News & Off LicenceCollege Road, Birmingham, B20 2HUWalking directions to Sall's News & Off Licence
0.4 miTesco ExpressOxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RRWalking directions to Tesco Express
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 2ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Freshwater

Handsworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardHandsworthE05011142
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Handsworth EastE02001858
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 032EE01009265
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 2ES

Is B20 2ES (Handsworth East) safe?

The area around B20 2ES records about 108 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 2ES?

The median sale price around B20 2ES in Handsworth East is £192,500 (about £176 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B20 2ES?

There are 20 schools close to B20 2ES, including King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy (Outstanding), William Murdoch Primary School (Good) and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B20 2ES?

B20 2ES scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,355 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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