Postcode B20 2RL is located in a major urban area, within the Birchfield 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 170.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Handsworth East is £39,700 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 1.0 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Handsworth Park.
Handsworth East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B20 2RL.
Handsworth East near B20 2RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £575,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £276,100 |
| Flats | 2 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £178,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £196,500 |
10 years price trend in Birchfield
In the B20 2RL postcode area, located within Handsworth East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gateway To India | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BB | |
| 0.5 mi | The Stork | Heathfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1JF |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.