Postcode B20 3NB 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 very high crime levels, with around 121.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.4 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 2,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.2% 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 181 ft away from B20 3NB.
Birchfield West near B20 3NB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3NB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 87, Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, B20 3NG | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 221, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2EA | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 209, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2EA | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 219, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2EA | Terraced | Freehold | £127,500 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 217, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2EA | Terraced | Freehold | £163,000 |
In the B20 3NB postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Samra's News | Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SF | Walking directions to Samra's News |
| 0.3 mi | Masala Bazaar Metro | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | MJ Food Store | Robert Road, Birmingham, B20 3RU | Walking directions to MJ Food Store |
| 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 3NB, 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 3NB records about 121 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B20 3NB in Birchfield West is £225,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B20 3NB, including Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) (Good), Westminster Primary School (Good) and St Clare's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B20 3NB is Perry Barr, about 606 m away.
B20 3NB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,902 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 3NB is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Arshid Mahmood (Labour Party).