Postcode B21 8NR 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 131.7 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Oakland Young Peoples Centre.
Middlemore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,214 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Middlemore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.8% 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 8NR.
Middlemore near B21 8NR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 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 | 25 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £102,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £256,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handsworth Wood
In the B21 8NR postcode area, located within Middlemore, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 8NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sabar General Store | Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HH | Walking directions to Sabar General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.