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B21 8JP

Copthall Road

Handsworth Wood

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Detailed insights for B21 8JP

Overview

Postcode B21 8JP 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 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middlemore is £40,255 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Middlemore has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,655 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Middlemore has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Middlemore is £40,255 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from B21 8JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Middlemore near B21 8JP 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 (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B21 8JP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

The Hawthorns

N/A

Walking directions to The Hawthorns
0.9 mi

Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
441
Population density
8,014.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.35(-9%)
Vehicle crime
10.88(+67%)
Burglary
8.16(+101%)
Other theft
7.48(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.44(-49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
171
38.86%
Bangladeshi
44
10%
Caribbean
42
9.55%
British
34
7.73%
Other White
32
7.27%
Total population: 440

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
29.7%
No qualifications
82
22.34%
Level 3 (A level)
66
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
12.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 367

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
43.7%
Owns outright
52
38.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.33%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.96%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Handsworth Wood

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £320K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£336,250£298
Semi-Detached44£289,000£262
Terraced25£225,000£239
Flats6£69,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£90,000£179,000£172,500
2017£208,000£84,000£175,000£132,500
2018£284,000£92,000£207,000£132,500
2019£290,000£87,250£210,000£141,500
2020£299,995£70,500£233,995£140,000
2021£310,000£58,500£244,998£156,250
2022£355,000£95,000£290,000£199,500
2023£352,500£100,000£285,000£225,000
2024£330,000£98,500£254,000£218,500
2025£356,250£97,250£268,000£201,000
2026£392,500£92,750£300,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£142£171£146
2017£205£135£168£163
2018£247£147£200£149
2019£222£137£181£157
2020£250£116£219£167
2021£254£117£228£189
2022£270£153£242£202
2023£276£159£243£256
2024£277£153£238£210
2025£305£144£254£220
2026£219£183£260£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth Wood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 8JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 8JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 202628, Camp Lane, Birmingham, B21 8JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500
18 Aug 202526, Linchmere Road, Birmingham, B21 8JLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£238,000
22 Jul 202545, Linchmere Road, Birmingham, B21 8JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
16 May 202517, Linchmere Road, Birmingham, B21 8JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£358,000
09 Mar 20264, Linchmere Road, Birmingham, B21 8JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the B21 8JP postcode area, located within Middlemore, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B21 8JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt John Wall Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt James Church of England Primary School, HandsworthVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B21 8JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Narinder Kooner

Handsworth Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Randeep Kaur Kular

Handsworth Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardHandsworth WoodE05011143
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MiddlemoreE02001862
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 036AE01009268
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B21 8JP

Is B21 8JP (Middlemore) safe?

The area around B21 8JP records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near B21 8JP?

The median sale price around B21 8JP in Middlemore is £275,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B21 8JP?

There are 14 schools close to B21 8JP, including St John Wall Catholic School (Good), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B21 8JP?

The closest station to B21 8JP is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro), about 1,283 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B21 8JP?

B21 8JP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,655 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B21 8JP (Middlemore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B21 8JP is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Narinder Kooner (Labour Party) and Randeep Kaur Kular (Labour Party).