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 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 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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 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 Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.3 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 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 0RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | 12, Dora Road, Birmingham, B21 0RL | Terraced | Freehold | £122,820 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 17, Dora Road, Birmingham, B21 0RL | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 50, Mary Road, Birmingham, B21 0RH | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 20, Mary Road, Birmingham, B21 0RH | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 52, Mary Road, Birmingham, B21 0RH | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 |
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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B21 0RL, 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 0RL 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 0RL 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 0RL, 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 0RL is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 276 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 0RL 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 0RL 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).