Postcode B21 0RL 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 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Black Patch Park.
Handsworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,240 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from B21 0RL.
Handsworth South near B21 0RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Black Patch Park | Medium | Walking directions to Black Patch Park |
| 0.3 mi | Booth Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Bacchus Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bacchus Road Park |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £191,500 |
| Flats | 129 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £167,000 |
10 year median price trend in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
In the B21 0RL 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 0RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | A & A Foodstore | Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 0RE | Walking directions to A & A Foodstore |
| 0.1 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 | 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to 5 Star Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 9SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.