Postcode B21 8ED 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 145.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year. The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Handsworth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 676 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% 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 per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from B21 8ED.
Handsworth West near B21 8ED 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £200,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 26 | £173,500 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £130,000 | £96,000 |
| 2017 | £131,000 | £97,000 |
| 2018 | £130,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £168,000 | £114,000 |
| 2020 | £150,000 | £118,750 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £137,500 |
| 2022 | £212,500 | £161,500 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £152,500 |
| 2024 | £205,000 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £200,000 | £159,000 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | £183,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £134 | £114 |
| 2017 | £133 | £113 |
| 2018 | £133 | £132 |
| 2019 | £133 | £130 |
| 2020 | £159 | £141 |
| 2021 | £170 | £145 |
| 2022 | £201 | £183 |
| 2023 | £225 | £179 |
| 2024 | £232 | £192 |
| 2025 | £229 | £183 |
| 2026 | £217 | £207 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 8ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2026 | 284, Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 8EU | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 284, Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 8EU | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 221, Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 8HA | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 175, Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 8HA | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 237, Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 8HA | Terraced | Freehold | £169,000 |
In the B21 8ED postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 8ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shaandar Food Shop | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RH | Walking directions to Shaandar Food Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sall's News & Off Licence | College Road, Birmingham, B20 2HU | Walking directions to Sall's News & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | S & B Stores | College Road, Birmingham, B20 2HU | Walking directions to S & B Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Delton Foods | Church Lane, Birmingham, B20 2EY | Walking directions to Delton Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B21 8ED, 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 8ED records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8ED in Handsworth West is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B21 8ED, including St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good), St John Wall Catholic School (Good) and Rookery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B21 8ED is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 1,496 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 8ED scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 676 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B21 8ED is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rinkal Shergill (Independent).