Postcode B21 0RS 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 high crime levels, with around 112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Handsworth South is £32,500 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 high crime rate, with approximately 112.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.1% 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 of residents in Handsworth South is £32,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 321 ft away from B21 0RS.
Handsworth South near B21 0RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 218 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,400 up to £975,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £191,500 |
| Flats | 165 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £173,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £160,000 |
10 years price trend in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
In the B21 0RS postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Cross Guns | Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 9AL | |
| 0.3 mi | Pump Tavern | 236 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LR | |
| 0.3 mi | Soho Foundry Tavern | Foundry Lane, Sandwell, B66 2LL |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.