Postcode B20 2PQ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 117.1 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 1.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Handsworth East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,230 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth East has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from B20 2PQ.
Handsworth East near B20 2PQ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £399,950 |
| Flats | 9 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £274,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £222,000 |
10 years price trend in Handsworth Wood
In the B20 2PQ postcode area, located within Handsworth East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.