Postcode B20 3AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Aston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchfield West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birchfield West is £38,943 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mansfield Green.
Birchfield West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,589 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birchfield West is £38,943 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from B20 3AJ.
Birchfield West near B20 3AJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 0.7 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mansfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Mansfield Green |
| 0.3 mi | Arden Green | Small | Walking directions to Arden Green |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £211,500 | £213 |
| Terraced | 43 | £170,000 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £115,000 | £113,000 |
| 2017 | £125,000 | £107,500 |
| 2018 | £153,500 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £150,000 | £122,000 |
| 2020 | £150,000 | £127,000 |
| 2021 | £169,500 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £191,500 | £155,500 |
| 2023 | £235,000 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | £222,000 | £157,000 |
| 2025 | £223,000 | £177,750 |
| 2026 | £199,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £120 | £106 |
| 2017 | £139 | £111 |
| 2018 | £161 | £123 |
| 2019 | £164 | £132 |
| 2020 | £144 | £136 |
| 2021 | £151 | £151 |
| 2022 | £153 | £173 |
| 2023 | £176 | £167 |
| 2024 | £217 | £166 |
| 2025 | £224 | £187 |
| 2026 | £212 | £200 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2025 | 70, Bayswater Road, Birmingham, B20 3AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, 20, Earlsbury Gardens, Birmingham, B20 3AF | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 50, Earlsbury Gardens, Birmingham, B20 3AF | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 24, Earlsbury Gardens, Birmingham, B20 3AF | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 50, Earlsbury Gardens, Birmingham, B20 3AF | Terraced | Freehold | £237,500 |
In the B20 3AJ postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bismillah Supermarket | 273 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3DD | Walking directions to Bismillah Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | International Supermarket | 305 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BX | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Fentham Store | Arden Road, Birmingham, B6 6LZ | Walking directions to Fentham Store |
| 0.4 mi | Sylhet Bazaar | Beacon Hill, Birmingham, B6 6JU | Walking directions to Sylhet Bazaar |
| 0.4 mi | Witton Express | 65;67 Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6JN | Walking directions to Witton Express |
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 3AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abdul Choudhury Shumon
Aston - Elected 7 May 2026
Mumtaz Hussain
Aston - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B20 3AJ records about 105 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 3AJ in Birchfield West is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B20 3AJ, including Sacred Heart Catholic School (Requires improvement), Birchfield Primary School (Good) and Canterbury Cross Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B20 3AJ is Perry Barr, about 728 m away.
B20 3AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,589 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 3AJ is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abdul Choudhury Shumon (Independent) and Mumtaz Hussain (Liberal Democrats).