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B20 3SU

West Drive

Birchfield

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Detailed insights for B20 3SU

Overview

Postcode B20 3SU is located in a major urban area, within the Birchfield area 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 median sale price in Birchfield is £235,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £308,000. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Handsworth Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Lozells West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 588 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Lozells West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Lozells West is £35,463 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B20 3SU.

Flood risk

No risk

Lozells West near B20 3SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B20 3SU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.9 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B20 3SU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHandsworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Handsworth Park
0.5 miGeorge's ParkMediumWalking directions to George's Park

Area Profile

Population
448
Population density
6,327.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.45(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.14(+108%)
Public order
8.79(+45%)
Other theft
5.86(+3%)
Other crime
5.86(+183%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
132
29.33%
Indian
127
28.22%
Bangladeshi
56
12.44%
Other
38
8.44%
Other White
30
6.67%
Total population: 450

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
33.04%
No qualifications
95
27.54%
Level 3 (A level)
52
15.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
7.54%
Total 16+ residents: 345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
51.06%
Owns with a mortgage
33
35.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
8.51%
Social rents from council
3
3.19%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.13%
Total households: 94

Property prices in Birchfield

Median price: £235,000
Price per sq ft: £215
Sales (last 12 months): 29
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £308K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,900 up to £560,000.

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
Detached2£380,000£243
Semi-Detached14£280,000£256
Terraced10£190,000£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£260,000£182,000
2026£380,000£103,625£252,500£254,500
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£260£166
2026£258£185£242£190
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B20 3SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jul 202618, Wye Cliff Road, Birmingham, B20 3TBSemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000
19 Jun 202612, North Drive, Birmingham, B20 3SZSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000
18 Jul 20251B, Wye Cliff Road, Birmingham, B20 3TASemi-DetachedFreehold£132,500
04 Jul 202549, Brecon Road, Birmingham, B20 3RWDetachedFreehold£575,000
11 Feb 20269, Radnor Road, Birmingham, B20 3SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the B20 3SU postcode area, located within Lozells West, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for B20 3SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryWelford Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miNot applicableMayfield SchoolAcademy special sponsor led
0.3 miPrimaryHeathfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B20 3SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B20 3SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBangla StationBirmingham, B19 1HFWalking directions to Bangla Station
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressChurch Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 2RBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miThe Vale StoresChurch Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SGWalking directions to The Vale Stores
0.4 miMJ Food StoreRobert Road, Birmingham, B20 3RUWalking directions to MJ Food Store
0.5 miLifestyle Express28A Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B19 1DBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 3SU, 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)Lozells WestE02001866
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 040DE01009048
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B20 3SU

Is B20 3SU (Lozells West) safe?

The area around B20 3SU 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 public order.

What is the average house price near B20 3SU?

The median sale price around B20 3SU in Birchfield is £235,000 (about £215 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B20 3SU?

There are 20 schools close to B20 3SU, including Welford Primary School (Good), Mayfield School (Requires improvement) and Heathfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to B20 3SU?

The closest station to B20 3SU is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1,423 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B20 3SU?

B20 3SU 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).

Who represents B20 3SU (Lozells West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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