Postcode B21 8AL is located in a major urban area, within the Holyhead ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Handsworth West is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Booth Street Recreation Ground.
Handsworth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,351 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Handsworth West is £35,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from B21 8AL.
Handsworth West near B21 8AL 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Booth Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Sycamore Park | Small | Walking directions to Sycamore Park |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holyhead
In the B21 8AL postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Universal Food Store | 377 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Universal Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bawari Supermarket | 367 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Bawari Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 9SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.