Postcode B20 3PH 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 148.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Arden Green.
Birchfield West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 850 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B20 3PH.
Birchfield West near B20 3PH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Arden Green | Small | Walking directions to Arden Green |
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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3PH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 166, Heathfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1JF | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 83, Wilson Road, Birmingham, B19 1LU | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 45, Crompton Road, Birmingham, B20 3QD | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 84, Leonard Road, Birmingham, B19 1JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £226,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 72, Leonard Road, Birmingham, B19 1JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the B20 3PH postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | MJ Food Store | Robert Road, Birmingham, B20 3RU | Walking directions to MJ Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Vale Stores | Church Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SG | Walking directions to The Vale Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Bangla Station | Birmingham, B19 1HF | Walking directions to Bangla Station |
| 0.4 mi | Bismillah Supermarket | 273 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3DD | Walking directions to Bismillah Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | International Supermarket | 305 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BX | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
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 3PH, 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 3PH records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3PH 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 3PH, including Westminster Primary School (Good), Mayfield School and Heathfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B20 3PH is Perry Barr, about 992 m away.
B20 3PH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 850 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 3PH is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Arshid Mahmood (Labour Party).