Postcode B21 8DA 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 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 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 83.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.1% 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 per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from B21 8DA.
Handsworth West near B21 8DA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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 | 2 | £322,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £157,500 |
10 year median price trend in Holyhead
In the B21 8DA postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 8DA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shaandar Food Shop | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RH | Walking directions to Shaandar Food Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.