Postcode B21 8AP 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 high crime levels, with around 119.1 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 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Oakland Young Peoples Centre.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 119.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 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 143 ft away from B21 8AP.
Handsworth West near B21 8AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £445,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £160,000 |
10 years price trend in Holyhead
In the B21 8AP postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.