Postcode B20 3HQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Witton Lane Gardens.
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.
Birchfield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B20 3HQ.
Birchfield East near B20 3HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
| 0.5 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Witton Lane Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Witton Lane Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Yew Tree Community School | Small | Walking directions to Yew Tree Community School |
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 87, Kenilworth Road, Birmingham, B20 3HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £253,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 78, The Broadway, Birmingham, B20 3DY | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 90, Wenlock Road, Birmingham, B20 3HW | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 62, Wenlock Road, Birmingham, B20 3HW | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | 114, Wenlock Road, Birmingham, B20 3HW | Terraced | Freehold | £132,000 |
In the B20 3HQ postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 278-299 Aston Road, Birmingham, B6 6QR | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Ashways | Aston Lane, Birmingham, B6 6QR | Walking directions to Ashways |
| 0.3 mi | Apex Foods | Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6SN | Walking directions to Apex Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6SN | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sylhet Bazaar | Beacon Hill, Birmingham, B6 6JU | Walking directions to Sylhet Bazaar |
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 3HQ, 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 3HQ 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.
The median sale price around B20 3HQ 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 3HQ, including Broadway Academy (Good), Birchfield Independent Girls' School and Canterbury Cross Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B20 3HQ is Witton (West Midlands), about 507 m away.
B20 3HQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B20 3HQ 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).