Postcode B20 2LR 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 Wood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Hall Playing Fields.
Handsworth Wood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,081 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth Wood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from B20 2LR.
Handsworth Wood near B20 2LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 0.9 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Perry Hall Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Perry Hall Playing Fields |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £845,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £104,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handsworth Wood
In the B20 2LR postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Samra's News | Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SF | Walking directions to Samra's News |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.