Postcode B20 3LH is located in a major urban area, within the Birchfield area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchfield West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birchfield West is £38,943 per year. The median sale price in Birchfield is £235,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £308,000. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Arden Green.
Birchfield West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 850 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birchfield West is £38,943 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from B20 3LH.
Birchfield West near B20 3LH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 0.9 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Arden Green | Small | Walking directions to Arden Green |
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,900 up to £560,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £380,000 | £243 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £280,000 | £256 |
| Terraced | 10 | £190,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 3 | £99,500 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £103,625 | £252,500 | £254,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £260 | £166 |
| 2026 | £258 | £185 | £242 | £190 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 23, Haughton Road, Birmingham, B20 3LE | Terraced | Leasehold | £206,250 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 7, Turville Road, Birmingham, B20 3PL | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 6, Haughton Road, Birmingham, B20 3LD | Other | Freehold | £710,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 215, Church Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 3PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £274,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 83, Wilson Road, Birmingham, B19 1LU | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the B20 3LH postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Westminster Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2015. | |
Westminster Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Mar 2015
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
Sacred Heart Catholic School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 16 Jun 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2022. | |
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Sept 2022
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B20 3LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bismillah Supermarket | 273 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3DD | Walking directions to Bismillah Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | International Supermarket | 305 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BX | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | MJ Food Store | Robert Road, Birmingham, B20 3RU | Walking directions to MJ Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Vale Stores | Church Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SG | Walking directions to The Vale Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 3LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Arshid Mahmood
Birchfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B20 3LH records about 148 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, criminal damage and arson and burglary.
The median sale price around B20 3LH in Birchfield is £235,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B20 3LH, including Westminster Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic School (Good) and Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B20 3LH is Perry Barr, about 879 m away.
B20 3LH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 850 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 3LH is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Arshid Mahmood (Labour Party).