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B20 3EH

Maidstone Road

Aston

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Detailed insights for B20 3EH

Overview

Postcode B20 3EH 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 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Witton (West Midlands), about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Aston Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Birchfield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Birchfield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Birchfield East is £38,843 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B20 3EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Birchfield East near B20 3EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 3EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands)
0.6 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr
1 mi

Aston

N/A

Walking directions to Aston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B20 3EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAston ParkLargeWalking directions to Aston Park
0.4 miWitton Lane GardensMediumWalking directions to Witton Lane Gardens
0.5 miMansfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Mansfield Green

Area Profile

Population
474
Population density
19,586.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.75(+54%)
Drugs
9.62(+259%)
Other theft
8.61(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.1(+11%)
Public order
7.59(+25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
188
39.75%
Bangladeshi
132
27.91%
Indian
40
8.46%
African
31
6.55%
British
28
5.92%
Total population: 473

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
121
36.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
18.24%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
32.28%
Owns outright
37
29.13%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.98%
Other social rented
6
4.72%
Social rents from council
5
3.94%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Aston

Median price£175,500
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £222K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£211,500£213
Terraced43£170,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202678, Maidstone Road, Birmingham, B20 3EHTerracedFreehold£148,500
24 Mar 202678, Maidstone Road, Birmingham, B20 3EHOtherFreehold£148,500
23 May 202526, Maidstone Road, Birmingham, B20 3EHTerracedFreehold£170,000
22 Aug 202578, The Broadway, Birmingham, B20 3DYTerracedFreehold£140,000
29 May 2026154, Normandy Road, Birmingham, B20 3BBTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the B20 3EH postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B20 3EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBroadway AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBirchfield Independent Girls' SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryBirchfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 3EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSylhet BazaarBeacon Hill, Birmingham, B6 6JUWalking directions to Sylhet Bazaar
0.3 miTesco278-299 Aston Road, Birmingham, B6 6QRWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miAshwaysAston Lane, Birmingham, B6 6QRWalking directions to Ashways
0.3 miFentham StoreArden Road, Birmingham, B6 6LZWalking directions to Fentham Store
0.3 miApex FoodsWitton Road, Birmingham, B6 6SNWalking directions to Apex Foods

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 3EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abdul Choudhury Shumon

Aston - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Mumtaz Hussain

Aston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardAstonE05011121
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Birchfield EastE02001859
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 033DE01009058
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 3EH

Is B20 3EH (Birchfield East) safe?

The area around B20 3EH records about 116 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, drugs and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B20 3EH?

The median sale price around B20 3EH in Birchfield East is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B20 3EH?

There are 20 schools close to B20 3EH, including Broadway Academy (Good), Birchfield Independent Girls' School and Birchfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B20 3EH?

The closest station to B20 3EH is Witton (West Midlands), about 606 m away.

How deprived is the area around B20 3EH?

B20 3EH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,832 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B20 3EH (Birchfield East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B20 3EH 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).