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B20 3QS

Putney Road

Birchfield

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Overview

Postcode B20 3QS 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 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Birchfield West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,019 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Birchfield West has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.3%

Approximately 37.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from B20 3QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Birchfield West near B20 3QS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 3QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
507
Population density
14,868 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.92(+37%)
Vehicle crime
6.05(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-17%)
Burglary
5.54(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.04(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
193
38.22%
African
66
13.07%
Caribbean
50
9.9%
Bangladeshi
49
9.7%
Other
35
6.93%
Total population: 505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
118
33.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
19.38%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
12.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
31.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
26.67%
Owns outright
33
22%
Owns with a mortgage
20
13.33%
Social rents from council
9
6%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Birchfield

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£215
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £301K

Based on 30 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-Detached14£255,000£251
Terraced10£180,000£190
Flats3£99,500£171

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£240,000£182,000
2026£380,000£103,625£230,000£235,000
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£185£230£199
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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026115, Putney Road, Birmingham, B20 3QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
16 Dec 2025206, Putney Road, Birmingham, B20 3QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£107,000
29 Aug 2025196, Hutton Road, Birmingham, B20 3RETerracedFreehold£155,000
23 Apr 20267, Putney Avenue, Birmingham, B20 3QUTerracedFreehold£127,500
22 Aug 2025160, Putney Road, Birmingham, B20 3QTTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the B20 3QS postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B20 3QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWestminster Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, HandsworthAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 3QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMJ Food StoreRobert Road, Birmingham, B20 3RUWalking directions to MJ Food Store
0.1 miThe Vale StoresChurch Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SGWalking directions to The Vale Stores
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressChurch Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 2RBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miSamra's NewsWellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SFWalking directions to Samra's News

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 3QS, 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 035DE01009057
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 3QS

Is B20 3QS (Birchfield West) safe?

The area around B20 3QS records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3QS?

The median sale price around B20 3QS in Birchfield West is £225,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B20 3QS?

There are 20 schools close to B20 3QS, including St Clare's Catholic Primary School (Good), Westminster Primary School (Good) and St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B20 3QS?

The closest station to B20 3QS is Perry Barr, about 982 m away.

How deprived is the area around B20 3QS?

B20 3QS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,019 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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