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B20 2RT

Church Lane

Handsworth

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Overview

Postcode B20 2RT 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 1 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
64.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Handsworth East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.5%

Approximately 64.5% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Handsworth East is £44,247 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from B20 2RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth East near B20 2RT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B20 2RT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHandsworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Handsworth Park

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
1,500.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.64(+62%)
Public order
11.11(+83%)
Vehicle crime
11.11(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.22(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
8(+10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Caribbean
67
18.11%
British
52
14.05%
Indian
45
12.16%
Pakistani
43
11.62%
African
42
11.35%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
30.45%
No qualifications
75
25.95%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
92
55.42%
Owns outright
22
13.25%
Owns with a mortgage
17
10.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.24%
Social rents from council
15
9.04%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Handsworth

Median price£199,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £240K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£305,000£326
Semi-Detached3£260,000£278
Terraced25£185,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 2RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 202610, Endwood Court Road, Birmingham, B20 2RYTerracedFreehold£290,000
29 Jul 202534, Endwood Court Road, Birmingham, B20 2RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 23, Endwood Court, Handsworth Wood Road, Birmingham, B20 2RZFlatsLeasehold£110,000
07 Mar 202517, Selborne Road, Birmingham, B20 2DNTerracedFreehold£320,000
01 Apr 202694, Church Lane, Birmingham, B20 2ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£349,642

Schools

In the B20 2RT postcode area, located within Handsworth East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B20 2RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, HandsworthAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 2RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 2RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressChurch Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 2RBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miDelton FoodsChurch Lane, Birmingham, B20 2EYWalking directions to Delton Foods
0.4 miS & B StoresCollege Road, Birmingham, B20 2HUWalking directions to S & B Stores
0.4 miSall's News & Off LicenceCollege Road, Birmingham, B20 2HUWalking directions to Sall's News & Off Licence
0.4 miThe Vale StoresChurch Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SGWalking directions to The Vale Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B20 2RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Freshwater

Handsworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardHandsworthE05011142
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Handsworth EastE02001858
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 032BE01009056
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 2RT

Is B20 2RT (Handsworth East) safe?

The area around B20 2RT 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.

What is the average house price near B20 2RT?

The median sale price around B20 2RT in Handsworth East is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B20 2RT?

There are 20 schools close to B20 2RT, including King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy (Outstanding), St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth (Good) and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B20 2RT?

B20 2RT 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).

Who represents B20 2RT (Handsworth East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B20 2RT is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Freshwater (Green Party).

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