Postcode B21 8JN is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth Wood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Middlemore area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Middlemore is £40,255 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Middlemore has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,718 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Middlemore has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Middlemore is £40,255 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from B21 8JN.
Middlemore near B21 8JN 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 |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £845,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £104,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handsworth Wood
In the B21 8JN postcode area, located within Middlemore, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 8JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shaandar Food Shop | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RH | Walking directions to Shaandar Food Shop |
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: 16/01/2026.