Postcode B20 3LN is located in a major urban area, within the Birchfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchfield West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birchfield West is £38,943 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Birchfield West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,180 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from B20 3LN.
Birchfield West near B20 3LN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 0.8 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £380,000 | £229 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £280,000 | £256 |
| Terraced | 9 | £180,000 | £199 |
| Flats | 2 | £104,750 | £186 |
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 | £110,000 | £230,000 | £207,500 |
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 | £248 | £166 |
| 2026 | £258 | £200 | £214 | £208 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3LN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | 9, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 7, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 32, Ashcroft Grove, Birmingham, B20 3WG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 17, Havelock Road, Birmingham, B20 3LP | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 17, Havelock Road, Birmingham, B20 3LP | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the B20 3LN postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bismillah Supermarket | 273 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3DD | Walking directions to Bismillah Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | International Supermarket | 305 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BX | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Masala Bazaar Metro | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro |
| 0.4 mi | Samra's News | Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SF | Walking directions to Samra's News |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 3LN, 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 3LN records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B20 3LN in Birchfield West is £225,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B20 3LN, including Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) (Good), Canterbury Cross Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B20 3LN is Perry Barr, about 469 m away.
B20 3LN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,180 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 3LN is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Arshid Mahmood (Labour Party).