Postcode B20 3SW 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 high crime levels, with around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lozells West is £30,900 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 1.0 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Handsworth Park.
Lozells West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Lozells West has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Lozells West is £30,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B20 3SW.
Lozells West near B20 3SW 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Handsworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Handsworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | George's Park | Medium | Walking directions to George's Park |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Birchfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,500 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £399,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £193,000 |
10 year median price trend in Birchfield
In the B20 3SW postcode area, located within Lozells West, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 3SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bangla Station | Birmingham, B19 1HF | Walking directions to Bangla Station |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 28A Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B19 1DB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Church Hill Road, Birmingham, B20 2RB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Vale Stores | Church Vale, Birmingham, B20 3SG | Walking directions to The Vale Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Wayco Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BH | Walking directions to Wayco Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.