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B20 3JJ

Willmore Road

Birchfield

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Overview

Postcode B20 3JJ is located in a major urban area, within the Birchfield 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 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Birchfield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.3%

Approximately 39.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from B20 3JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 3JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr
0.9 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
488
Population density
7,660.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.86(+132%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.26(+233%)
Drugs
19.85(+641%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.33(+33%)
Robbery
12.68(+729%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
158
32.44%
Pakistani
65
13.35%
British
51
10.47%
Indian
48
9.86%
Caribbean
45
9.24%
Total population: 487

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
131
34.56%
Level 3 (A level)
70
18.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
18.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
12.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 379

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
32.02%
Other social rented
53
29.78%
Owns outright
23
12.92%
Owns with a mortgage
17
9.55%
Social rents from council
17
9.55%
Total households: 178

Property prices in Birchfield

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £313K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,900 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birchfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£380,000£229
Semi-Detached12£280,000£256
Terraced9£180,000£199
Flats2£104,750£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birchfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,995£59,900£170,000£120,000
2017£270,000£69,975£137,000£118,100
2018£267,500£74,250£142,500£130,000
2019£339,500£90,000£210,000£131,000
2020£345,000£74,500£229,500£150,000
2021£370,000£90,000£232,500£175,000
2022£295,000£93,975£200,000£170,000
2023£350,000£95,000£250,000£223,000
2024£276,100£92,500£225,000£190,500
2025£380,000£114,750£260,000£182,000
2026£380,000£110,000£230,000£207,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£176£169£118
2017£148£92£135£106
2018£127£127£150£115
2019£193£122£188£114
2020£218£117£154£141
2021£229£134£154£143
2022£244£134£164£155
2023£252£135£223£213
2024£144£247£189
2025£218£206£248£166
2026£258£200£214£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202565, Willmore Road, Birmingham, B20 3JLTerracedFreehold£225,000
30 Jun 2025266, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2QLOtherLeasehold£12,500
31 Mar 20269, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WGSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
02 Feb 20267, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WGSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
06 Nov 202532, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WGSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the B20 3JJ postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B20 3JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)Academy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCanterbury Cross Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBroadway AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 3JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miInternational Supermarket305 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BXWalking directions to International Supermarket
0.2 miMasala Bazaar MetroWalsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AAWalking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro
0.2 miBismillah Supermarket273 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3DDWalking directions to Bismillah Supermarket
0.2 miHeron FoodsWalsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1ABWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miThe Food Warehouse2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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

Local councillors

Arshid Mahmood

Birchfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardBirchfieldE05011125
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Birchfield EastE02001859
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 033AE01009051
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 3JJ

Is B20 3JJ (Birchfield East) safe?

The area around B20 3JJ 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.

What is the average house price near B20 3JJ?

The median sale price around B20 3JJ in Birchfield East is £225,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B20 3JJ?

There are 20 schools close to B20 3JJ, including Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) (Good), Canterbury Cross Primary School (Good) and Broadway Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B20 3JJ?

The closest station to B20 3JJ is Perry Barr, about 233 m away.

How deprived is the area around B20 3JJ?

B20 3JJ 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B20 3JJ is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Arshid Mahmood (Labour Party).