Postcode B21 8BG 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 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year. The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Oakland Young Peoples Centre.
Handsworth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,353 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 82.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.5% 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 per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from B21 8BG.
Handsworth West near B21 8BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £195,000 | £2,401 |
| Terraced | 24 | £170,000 | £2,099 |
10 year median price trend in Holyhead
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 8BG.
In the B21 8BG postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shaandar Food Shop | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RH | Walking directions to Shaandar Food Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Sabar General Store | Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HH | Walking directions to Sabar General Store |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B21 8BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rinkal Shergill
Holyhead - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B21 8BG records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B21 8BG in Handsworth West is £180,000 (about £2,229 per square metre) based on 34 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B21 8BG, including Rookery School (Good), Hamilton School (Outstanding) and William Murdoch Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B21 8BG is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 1,154 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 8BG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,353 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.