Postcode B21 0HL 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 228.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 12 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 487 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Middlemore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from B21 0HL.
Middlemore near B21 0HL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Booth Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £200,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 26 | £173,500 | £195 |
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 | £183,000 |
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 | £207 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 0HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 1, St James'S Road, Birmingham, B21 0HL | Other | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 30, Crocketts Road, Birmingham, B21 0HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 72, Station Road, Birmingham, B21 0EY | Terraced | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 85, Crocketts Road, Birmingham, B21 0HR | Other | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 83, Station Road, Birmingham, B21 0HA | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the B21 0HL postcode area, located within Middlemore, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 0HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sabar General Store | Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HH | Walking directions to Sabar General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 9SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 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 0HL, 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 0HL records about 228 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around B21 0HL in Middlemore is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B21 0HL, including Holyhead School (Good), St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth (Good) and Hamilton School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B21 0HL is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 494 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 0HL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 487 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 0HL is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rinkal Shergill (Independent).