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B21 8NP

Handsworth Wood

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Middlemore / Handsworth Wood / B21 8NP

Overview

Postcode B21 8NP 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Middlemore is £35,500 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Middlemore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Middlemore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

39.2%

Approximately 39.2% 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 of residents in Middlemore is £35,500 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from B21 8NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Middlemore near B21 8NP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.5 mi

The Hawthorns

N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Handsworth Wood

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £690,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£399,950
Flats9£92,000
Semi-Detached24£274,000
Terraced21£222,000

10 years price trend in Handsworth Wood

Schools

In the B21 8NP postcode area, located within Middlemore, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt James Church of England Primary School, HandsworthVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableV.A.S.E AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWattville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Special Measures

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miSabar General StoreGrafton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HH

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.