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B20 3HG

Aston

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Birchfield East / Aston / B20 3HG

Overview

Postcode B20 3HG 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 237.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birchfield East is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Witton Lane Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
237
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Birchfield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Birchfield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 237.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

27.4%

Approximately 27.4% 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 of residents in Birchfield East is £32,700 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from B20 3HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Birchfield East near B20 3HG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.3 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

0.5 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miWitton Lane GardensMedium
0.4 miYew Tree Community SchoolSmall

Property prices in Aston

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £310,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£100,000
Semi-Detached3£230,000
Terraced48£170,000

10 years price trend in Aston

Schools

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

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBroadway AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryEden Boys' School, BirminghamFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryCanterbury Cross Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miTesco278-299 Aston Road, Birmingham, B6 6QR
0.2 miAshwaysAston Lane, Birmingham, B6 6QR
0.3 miApex FoodsWitton Road, Birmingham, B6 6SN
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressWitton Road, Birmingham, B6 6SN
0.4 miSylhet BazaarTrinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6LS

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.