Postcode B20 2RN is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth 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 127.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth East is £44,247 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.9 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Handsworth Park.
Handsworth East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.4% 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 per household in Handsworth East is £44,247 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B20 2RN.
Handsworth East near B20 2RN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 1 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Handsworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Handsworth Park |
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £260,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 25 | £185,000 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200,000 | £180,000 | £105,500 |
| 2017 | £151,800 | £165,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £215,000 | £175,000 | £128,000 |
| 2019 | £223,000 | £246,250 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £262,000 | £210,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £191,000 | £248,000 | £156,000 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £220,000 | £162,500 |
| 2023 | £443,000 | £250,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £372,000 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £305,000 | £237,500 | £176,000 |
| 2026 | — | £220,000 | £142,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | £119 | £103 |
| 2017 | £125 | £164 | £106 |
| 2018 | £126 | £131 | £120 |
| 2019 | £155 | £185 | £119 |
| 2020 | £216 | £164 | £115 |
| 2021 | £164 | £174 | £147 |
| 2022 | £203 | £219 | £136 |
| 2023 | £190 | £173 | £175 |
| 2024 | £233 | £155 | £149 |
| 2025 | £326 | £233 | £177 |
| 2026 | — | £154 | £106 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2RN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 258, Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B20 2RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £308,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 8, Wellesbourne Road, Birmingham, B20 3TH | Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 28, Wellesbourne Road, Birmingham, B20 3TH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 24, Winston Drive, Birmingham, B20 3TS | Detached | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 49, Victoriana Way, Birmingham, B20 2SZ | Terraced | Freehold | £274,000 |
In the B20 2RN postcode area, located within Handsworth East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 2RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 2RB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Vale Stores | Church Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SG | Walking directions to The Vale Stores |
| 0.3 mi | MJ Food Store | Robert Road, Birmingham, B20 3RU | Walking directions to MJ Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Bangla Station | Birmingham, B19 1HF | Walking directions to Bangla Station |
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 2RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Freshwater
Handsworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B20 2RN records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B20 2RN in Handsworth East is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B20 2RN, including St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth (Good), St Clare's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Welford Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B20 2RN is Perry Barr, about 1,472 m away.
B20 2RN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,725 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 2RN is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Freshwater (Green Party).