Postcode B21 0UL is located in a major urban area, within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Winson Green & Gib Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 173.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year. The median sale price in Soho & Jewellery Quarter is £179,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,563 and £225,000. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Musgrave Road Recreation Ground.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 873 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from B21 0UL.
Winson Green & Gib Heath near B21 0UL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Musgrave Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Musgrave Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Bacchus Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bacchus Road Park |
| 0.1 mi | Waverhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Waverhill Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £350,000 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £228,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 45 | £175,000 | £203 |
| Flats | 91 | £172,500 | £280 |
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 | £212,500 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £192,500 | £232,500 | £205,000 |
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 | £289 | £215 | £195 |
| 2026 | £286 | £258 | £202 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 0UL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 72, Holliday Road, Birmingham, B21 0UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £186,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 92, Holliday Road, Birmingham, B21 0UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 40, Grasmere Road, Birmingham, B21 0UR | Terraced | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 40, Grasmere Road, Birmingham, B21 0UR | Terraced | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 50, Grasmere Road, Birmingham, B21 0UR | Detached | Freehold | £133,000 |
In the B21 0UL postcode area, located within Winson Green & Gib Heath, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. | |
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Apr 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Benson | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
Oasis Academy Benson ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Sept 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B21 0UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chefline Ltd | 115 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | Khan Foodstore | Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SU | Walking directions to Khan Foodstore |
| 0.1 mi | Thu Cuc Supermarket | 97 Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SX | Walking directions to Thu Cuc Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | S&D supermarket | 154A Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9LN | Walking directions to S&D supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Nine Food & Wine | Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0TT | Walking directions to Nine Food & Wine |
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 0UL, 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 0UL records about 174 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B21 0UL in Soho & Jewellery Quarter is £179,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B21 0UL, including St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (Outstanding), Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (Outstanding) and Oasis Academy Benson (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B21 0UL is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 485 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 0UL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 873 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 0UL 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).