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B21 0AS

Holyhead Road

Holyhead

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Overview

Postcode B21 0AS 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, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Middlemore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.6%

Approximately 27.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Middlemore is £40,255 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from B21 0AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Middlemore near B21 0AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B21 0AS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

The Hawthorns

N/A

Walking directions to The Hawthorns
0.5 mi

The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro)
0.5 mi

Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
11,185.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.28(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.61(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.01(-16%)
Vehicle crime
9.01(+38%)
Burglary
6.01(+48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
86
24.71%
Caribbean
45
12.93%
African
42
12.07%
Other White
37
10.63%
British
25
7.18%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
95
37.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
21.51%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.56%
Apprenticeship
20
7.97%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
36.22%
Other social rented
28
22.05%
Owns outright
23
18.11%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.02%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.09%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Holyhead

Median price: £177,000
Price per sq ft: £195
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £147K – £192K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holyhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£202,500£225
Terraced29£166,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holyhead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holyhead.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holyhead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holyhead.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holyhead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holyhead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 0AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 0AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202518, Malvern Road, Birmingham, B21 0ATTerracedFreehold£140,000
22 May 202510, Malvern Road, Birmingham, B21 0ATTerracedFreehold£135,000
02 Apr 202626, Paddington Road, Birmingham, B21 0ARTerracedFreehold£193,000
06 Oct 2025Service Station, Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LLOtherFreehold£705,641
25 Jul 202531, Belmont Road, Birmingham, B21 0AUTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the B21 0AS postcode area, located within Middlemore, there are 10 primary and 5 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 B21 0AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt James Church of England Primary School, HandsworthVoluntary controlled school
0.3 miPrimaryOasis Academy WattvilleAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miSecondaryHolyhead SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B21 0AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B21 0AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSabar General StoreGrafton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HHWalking directions to Sabar General Store
0.5 miFarmfoods10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LTWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 B21 0AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rinkal Shergill

Holyhead - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardHolyheadE05011147
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MiddlemoreE02001862
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 036DE01009349
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B21 0AS

Is B21 0AS (Middlemore) safe?

The area around B21 0AS 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.

What is the average house price near B21 0AS?

The median sale price around B21 0AS in Holyhead is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B21 0AS?

There are 18 schools close to B21 0AS, including St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth (Good), Oasis Academy Wattville (Inadequate) and Holyhead School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to B21 0AS?

The closest station to B21 0AS is The Hawthorns, about 708 m away.

How deprived is the area around B21 0AS?

B21 0AS 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).

Who represents B21 0AS (Middlemore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B21 0AS is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rinkal Shergill (Independent).