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.
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.
Middlemore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Middlemore is £35,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from B21 8NP.
Middlemore near B21 8NP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £690,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £391,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £88,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £258,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £212,500 |
10 years price trend in Handsworth Wood
In the B21 8NP postcode area, located within Middlemore, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.