Postcode B21 0RE is located in a major urban area, within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year. The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Black Patch Park.
Handsworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from B21 0RE.
Handsworth South near B21 0RE has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Black Patch Park | Medium | Walking directions to Black Patch Park |
| 0.4 mi | Booth Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Musgrave Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Musgrave Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £220,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 97 | £178,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 43 | £175,000 | £200 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £112,000 | £98,500 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £120,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £193,000 | £150,000 | £112,000 |
| 2019 | £198,000 | £136,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £212,000 | £145,000 | £116,000 |
| 2021 | £212,000 | £115,000 | £135,750 |
| 2022 | £215,500 | £198,000 | £157,000 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £165,000 | £167,500 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £215,500 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £211,750 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £192,500 | £232,500 | £206,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260 | £149 | £119 |
| 2017 | £307 | £150 | £123 |
| 2018 | £306 | £176 | £129 |
| 2019 | £350 | £175 | £147 |
| 2020 | £315 | £143 | £144 |
| 2021 | £313 | £153 | £159 |
| 2022 | £337 | £219 | £178 |
| 2023 | £350 | £274 | £200 |
| 2024 | £345 | £200 | £188 |
| 2025 | £288 | £215 | £196 |
| 2026 | £283 | £275 | £201 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 0RE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 150, Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 0RE | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 153, Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 0RG | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 17, Foxcote Avenue, Birmingham, B21 0TL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 83, Mary Road, Birmingham, B21 0RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £122,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 71, Mary Road, Birmingham, B21 0RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the B21 0RE postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 0RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | A & A Foodstore | Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 0RE | Walking directions to A & A Foodstore |
| 0 mi | Boulton Convenience Store | 134 Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 0RE | Walking directions to Boulton Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Diamond Drinks | 319 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to Diamond Drinks |
| 0.2 mi | Nine Food & Wine | Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0TT | Walking directions to Nine Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to 5 Star Supermarket |
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 0RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shuranjeet Singh
Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026
Su Brooks
Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B21 0RE records about 108 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B21 0RE in Handsworth South is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B21 0RE, including Oasis Academy Boulton (Good), James Watt Primary School (Good) and Myles Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B21 0RE is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 218 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 0RE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,489 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B21 0RE is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Shuranjeet Singh (Labour Party) and Su Brooks (Labour Party).