Postcode B20 2HX is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth Wood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Handsworth East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.1 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 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Handsworth East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Handsworth East is £39,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from B20 2HX.
Handsworth East near B20 2HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2HX postcode area, located within Handsworth East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Grove | Grove Gardens, Birmingham, B20 2EZ | |
| 0.4 mi | The Farcroft | Rookery Road, Birmingham, B21 9QY |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mr Singh's Vegetarian Pizza | 103 Cornwall Road, Birmingham, B20 2HY | |
| 0.2 mi | Istanbul Restaurant | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.