Postcode B21 0EX 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 high crime levels, with around 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below 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 Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Booth Street Recreation Ground.
Middlemore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,101 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Middlemore has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B21 0EX.
Middlemore near B21 0EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 0.6 mi | The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Booth Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Sycamore Park | Small | Walking directions to Sycamore Park |
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 0EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 103, Woodland Road, Birmingham, B21 0ET | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 30, Crocketts Road, Birmingham, B21 0HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 15, Frinton Grove, Birmingham, B21 0HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 53, Junction Road, Birmingham, B21 0EN | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 67, Clarence Road, Birmingham, B21 0ED | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the B21 0EX postcode area, located within Middlemore, there are 11 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Holyhead School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2020. | |
Holyhead School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2020
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| 0.2 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 | Primary | St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2015. | |
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Apr 2015
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B21 0EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sabar General Store | Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HH | Walking directions to Sabar General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 9SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Universal Food Store | 377 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Universal Food 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 0EX, 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 0EX records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B21 0EX in Holyhead is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B21 0EX, including Holyhead School (Good), Oasis Academy Wattville (Inadequate) and St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B21 0EX is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 327 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 0EX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,101 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 0EX is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rinkal Shergill (Independent).