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B20 3NW

Grosvenor Road

Birchfield

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Detailed insights for B20 3NW

Overview

Postcode B20 3NW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Birchfield West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.2%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from B20 3NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Birchfield West near B20 3NW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 3NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
443
Population density
11,161.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.79(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.83(+21%)
Vehicle crime
8.83(+36%)
Other theft
7.95(+40%)
Public order
7.07(+17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
90
20.36%
Pakistani
68
15.38%
Bangladeshi
56
12.67%
Caribbean
53
11.99%
Indian
46
10.41%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
109
34.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
81
25.47%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
31.03%
Owns outright
29
20%
Other social rented
28
19.31%
Owns with a mortgage
25
17.24%
Social rents from council
10
6.9%
Total households: 145

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 202511, Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, B20 3NWTerracedFreehold£225,000
16 Jan 202613, Kingsleigh Road, Birmingham, B20 3UGTerracedFreehold£235,000
27 Feb 2026114, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
13 Oct 202590, Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SDTerracedFreehold£89,900
31 Mar 20253, Grosvenor Avenue, Birmingham, B20 3NRTerracedFreehold£42,500

Schools

In the B20 3NW postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWestminster Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 3NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSamra's NewsWellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SFWalking directions to Samra's News
0.2 miMJ Food StoreRobert Road, Birmingham, B20 3RUWalking directions to MJ Food Store
0.2 miThe Vale StoresChurch Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SGWalking directions to The Vale Stores
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressChurch Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 2RBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miMasala Bazaar MetroWalsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AAWalking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro

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 3NW, 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 035AE01009050
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 3NW

Is B20 3NW (Birchfield West) safe?

The area around B20 3NW 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.

What is the average house price near B20 3NW?

The median sale price around B20 3NW 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 3NW?

There are 19 schools close to B20 3NW, including Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) (Good), St Clare's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Westminster Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B20 3NW?

The closest station to B20 3NW is Perry Barr, about 785 m away.

How deprived is the area around B20 3NW?

B20 3NW 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).

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

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