Postcode B21 8DL 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 112.8 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 10 primary and 6 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 3,351 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 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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 290 ft away from B21 8DL.
Handsworth West near B21 8DL 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 4 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 | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 0.8 mi | The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 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 | 8 | £200,000 | £2,621 |
| Terraced | 22 | £167,000 | £2,063 |
10 year median price trend in Holyhead
In the B21 8DL postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 8DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sabar General Store | Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HH | Walking directions to Sabar General Store |
| 0.4 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 | Tesco Express | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
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 8DL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.