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B21 0DA

Wattville Road

Holyhead

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Overview

Postcode B21 0DA is located in a major urban area, within the Holyhead ward 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 nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Booth Street Recreation Ground.

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
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Middlemore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from B21 0DA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B21 0DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B21 0DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBooth Street Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground
0.5 miOakland Young Peoples CentreSmallWalking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre

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£180,000
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £192K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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-Detached9£200,000£229
Terraced26£173,500£195

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£183,000
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£207
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 0DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 0DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 20269, Wattville Road, Birmingham, B21 0DASemi-DetachedFreehold£137,820
11 Sept 202524, Clarence Road, Birmingham, B21 0EATerracedFreehold£180,000
23 May 20254, Clarence Road, Birmingham, B21 0EATerracedFreehold£165,000
19 Dec 202518, Malvern Road, Birmingham, B21 0ATTerracedFreehold£140,000
22 May 202510, Malvern Road, Birmingham, B21 0ATTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the B21 0DA postcode area, located within Middlemore, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B21 0DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWattville Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryWattville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Special Measures

0.2 miPrimarySt James Church of England Primary School, HandsworthVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 0DA

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

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 0DA, 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 0DA

Is B21 0DA (Middlemore) safe?

The area around B21 0DA 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, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near B21 0DA?

The median sale price around B21 0DA in Middlemore is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B21 0DA?

There are 19 schools close to B21 0DA, including Wattville Primary School, Wattville Primary School (Special Measures) and St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B21 0DA?

The closest station to B21 0DA is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 559 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B21 0DA?

B21 0DA 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 0DA (Middlemore) in Parliament and on the local council?

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