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B21 8DX

Holyhead

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Handsworth West / Holyhead / B21 8DX

Overview

Postcode B21 8DX 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 179.1 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 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
179
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Handsworth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,436 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Handsworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

16.3%

Approximately 16.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Handsworth West is £35,200 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from B21 8DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth West near B21 8DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
20,611.1 per km²

Demographics

Bangladeshi
129
35.05%
Other White
39
10.6%
British
39
10.6%
Indian
37
10.05%
Caribbean
24
6.52%
Total population: 368

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
41
39.42%
Owns outright
23
22.12%
Other forms of private rent
13
12.5%
Owns with a mortgage
10
9.62%
Other social rented
9
8.65%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Holyhead

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£445,000
Semi-Detached6£200,000
Terraced26£159,000

10 years price trend in Holyhead

Schools

In the B21 8DX postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRookery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWilliam Murdoch Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miShaandar Food ShopOxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RH
0.1 miTesco ExpressOxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RR
0.3 miSall's News & Off LicenceCollege Road, Birmingham, B20 2HU
0.3 miS & B StoresCollege Road, Birmingham, B20 2HU
0.3 miDelton FoodsChurch Lane, Birmingham, B20 2EY

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.