Postcode B21 0AL is located in a major urban area, within the Holyhead area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Middlemore area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middlemore is £40,255 per year. The median sale price in Holyhead is £177,000 (around £195 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,500 and £191,500. The nearest station is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Middlemore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 322 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Middlemore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Middlemore is £40,255 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from B21 0AL.
Middlemore near B21 0AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 0.6 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,817 up to £275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £202,500 | £225 |
| Terraced | 29 | £166,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £130,000 | £96,000 |
| 2017 | £131,000 | £97,000 |
| 2018 | £130,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £168,000 | £114,000 |
| 2020 | £150,000 | £118,750 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £137,500 |
| 2022 | £212,500 | £161,500 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £152,500 |
| 2024 | £205,000 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £200,000 | £159,000 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | £172,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £134 | £114 |
| 2017 | £133 | £113 |
| 2018 | £133 | £132 |
| 2019 | £133 | £130 |
| 2020 | £159 | £141 |
| 2021 | £170 | £145 |
| 2022 | £201 | £183 |
| 2023 | £225 | £179 |
| 2024 | £232 | £192 |
| 2025 | £229 | £183 |
| 2026 | £217 | £195 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 0AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 93, St Stephens Road, West Bromwich, B71 4LP | Terraced | Freehold | £202,500 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 169, Middlemore Road, West Bromwich, B71 4LS | Terraced | Freehold | £145,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 169, Middlemore Road, West Bromwich, B71 4LS | Terraced | Freehold | £131,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 11, Lones Road, West Bromwich, B71 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 26, Paddington Road, Birmingham, B21 0AR | Terraced | Freehold | £193,000 |
In the B21 0AL postcode area, located within Middlemore, there are 6 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | V.A.S.E Academy | Other independent school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
V.A.S.E Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Wattville | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
Oasis Academy Wattville ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jul 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Sandwell Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
Sandwell Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2024
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B21 0AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sabar General Store | Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HH | Walking directions to Sabar General Store |
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 B21 0AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rinkal Shergill
Holyhead - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B21 0AL records about 121 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 B21 0AL in Holyhead is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B21 0AL, including V.A.S.E Academy (Good), Oasis Academy Wattville (Inadequate) and Sandwell Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B21 0AL is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro), about 368 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 0AL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 322 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 B21 0AL is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rinkal Shergill (Independent).