Postcode B20 2SW 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 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 of residents in Handsworth East is £39,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from B20 2SW.
Handsworth East near B20 2SW 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Handsworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Handsworth Park |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £399,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £193,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birchfield
In the B20 2SW 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 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 2RB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Vale Stores | Church Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SG | Walking directions to The Vale Stores |
| 0.4 mi | MJ Food Store | Robert Road, Birmingham, B20 3RU | Walking directions to MJ Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Wayco Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BH | Walking directions to Wayco Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.