Postcode B20 3LY 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 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birchfield West is £38,943 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Birchfield West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield West has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B20 3LY.
Birchfield West near B20 3LY 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 |
| 1 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £399,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £193,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birchfield
In the B20 3LY postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Samra's News | Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SF | Walking directions to Samra's News |
| 0.2 mi | International Supermarket | 305 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BX | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Masala Bazaar Metro | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro |
| 0.3 mi | Bismillah Supermarket | 273 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3DD | Walking directions to Bismillah Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.