Postcode B20 2QH is located in a major urban area, within the Birchfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchfield East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 206.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birchfield East is £38,843 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Birchfield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birchfield East is £38,843 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from B20 2QH.
Birchfield East near B20 2QH 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 0.8 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,900 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £380,000 | £229 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £280,000 | £256 |
| Terraced | 9 | £180,000 | £199 |
| Flats | 2 | £104,750 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184,995 | £59,900 | £170,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £69,975 | £137,000 | £118,100 |
| 2018 | £267,500 | £74,250 | £142,500 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £339,500 | £90,000 | £210,000 | £131,000 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £74,500 | £229,500 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £370,000 | £90,000 | £232,500 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £93,975 | £200,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £95,000 | £250,000 | £223,000 |
| 2024 | £276,100 | £92,500 | £225,000 | £190,500 |
| 2025 | £380,000 | £114,750 | £260,000 | £182,000 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £110,000 | £230,000 | £207,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181 | £176 | £169 | £118 |
| 2017 | £148 | £92 | £135 | £106 |
| 2018 | £127 | £127 | £150 | £115 |
| 2019 | £193 | £122 | £188 | £114 |
| 2020 | £218 | £117 | £154 | £141 |
| 2021 | £229 | £134 | £154 | £143 |
| 2022 | £244 | £134 | £164 | £155 |
| 2023 | £252 | £135 | £223 | £213 |
| 2024 | — | £144 | £247 | £189 |
| 2025 | £218 | £206 | £248 | £166 |
| 2026 | £258 | £200 | £214 | £208 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2QH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 266, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2QL | Other | Leasehold | £12,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 65, Willmore Road, Birmingham, B20 3JL | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 9, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 7, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 32, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the B20 2QH postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 2QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Masala Bazaar Metro | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | International Supermarket | 305 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BX | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B20 2QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Arshid Mahmood
Birchfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B20 2QH records about 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, drugs and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B20 2QH in Birchfield East is £225,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B20 2QH, including Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) (Good), Canterbury Cross Primary School (Good) and Eden Boys' School, Birmingham (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B20 2QH is Perry Barr, about 137 m away.
B20 2QH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 584 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B20 2QH is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Arshid Mahmood (Labour Party).