Postcode B20 3SP is located in a major urban area, within the Birchfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lozells West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.1 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 Lozells West is £35,463 per year. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is George's Park.
Lozells West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 588 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Lozells West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lozells West is £35,463 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B20 3SP.
Lozells West near B20 3SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | George's Park | Medium | Walking directions to George's Park |
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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3SP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2025 | 20, Radnor Road, Birmingham, B20 3SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 15, Heathfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1HA | Terraced | Freehold | £136,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 109, Villa Road, Birmingham, B19 1NH | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 79, Villa Road, Birmingham, B19 1NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 73, Villa Road, Birmingham, B19 1NH | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the B20 3SP postcode area, located within Lozells West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bangla Station | Birmingham, B19 1HF | Walking directions to Bangla Station |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 28A Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B19 1DB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Wayco Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BH | Walking directions to Wayco Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 2RB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | The Vale Stores | Church Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SG | Walking directions to The Vale Stores |
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 3SP, 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 3SP records about 122 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B20 3SP in Lozells 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 3SP, including Aspire AP School 2 (Good), Welford Primary School (Good) and Mayfield School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B20 3SP is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1,267 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B20 3SP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 588 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 3SP is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Arshid Mahmood (Labour Party).