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B20 3NS

Grosvenor Road

Birchfield

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Detailed insights for B20 3NS

Overview

Postcode B20 3NS 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Birchfield West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.8%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Birchfield West is £38,943 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from B20 3NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Birchfield West near B20 3NS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 3NS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
433
Population density
10,260.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.66(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.58(-39%)
Robbery
5.98(+291%)
Vehicle crime
5.38(-17%)
Public order
4.78(-21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
177
41.26%
Indian
50
11.66%
Caribbean
46
10.72%
African
45
10.49%
British
30
6.99%
Total population: 429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
106
31.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
89
26.41%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
12.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
36.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
26.47%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.53%
Other social rented
12
8.82%
Social rents from council
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202594, Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, B20 3NSTerracedFreehold£170,000
12 Dec 202587, Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, B20 3NGTerracedFreehold£195,000
24 Apr 2026183, Westminster Road, Birmingham, B20 3NATerracedFreehold£215,000
27 Apr 2026221, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2EATerracedFreehold£195,000
19 Dec 2025209, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2EATerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the B20 3NS postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWestminster Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCanterbury Cross Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 3NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSamra's NewsWellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SFWalking directions to Samra's News
0.2 miMasala Bazaar MetroWalsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AAWalking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro
0.2 miThe Food Warehouse2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miInternational Supermarket305 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BXWalking directions to International Supermarket
0.3 miHeron FoodsWalsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1ABWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 3NS, 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 WestE02001861
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 035HE01034917
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 3NS

Is B20 3NS (Birchfield West) safe?

The area around B20 3NS 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.

What is the average house price near B20 3NS?

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

What schools are near B20 3NS?

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

What is the nearest station to B20 3NS?

The closest station to B20 3NS is Perry Barr, about 459 m away.

How deprived is the area around B20 3NS?

B20 3NS 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).

Who represents B20 3NS (Birchfield West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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