Postcode B20 3BX is located in a major urban area, within the Aston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchfield East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 206.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birchfield East is £38,843 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Birchfield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birchfield East is £38,843 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from B20 3BX.
Birchfield East near B20 3BX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 0.7 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 266, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2QL | Other | Leasehold | £12,500 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 223, The Broadway, Birmingham, B20 3EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 9, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 7, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 32, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the B20 3BX postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | International Supermarket | 305 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BX | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Bismillah Supermarket | 273 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3DD | Walking directions to Bismillah Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Masala Bazaar Metro | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Asda |
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 3BX, 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 3BX records about 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, drugs and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B20 3BX in Birchfield East 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 3BX, including Canterbury Cross Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) (Good) and Broadway Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B20 3BX is Perry Barr, about 270 m away.
B20 3BX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 584 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 3BX 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).