Postcode B21 8PL is located in a major urban area, within the Holyhead ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year. The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Oakland Young Peoples Centre.
Handsworth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,468 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from B21 8PL.
Handsworth West near B21 8PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 0.8 mi | The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £200,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 26 | £173,500 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £130,000 | £96,000 |
| 2017 | £131,000 | £97,000 |
| 2018 | £130,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £168,000 | £114,000 |
| 2020 | £150,000 | £118,750 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £137,500 |
| 2022 | £212,500 | £161,500 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £152,500 |
| 2024 | £205,000 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £200,000 | £159,000 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | £183,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £134 | £114 |
| 2017 | £133 | £113 |
| 2018 | £133 | £132 |
| 2019 | £133 | £130 |
| 2020 | £159 | £141 |
| 2021 | £170 | £145 |
| 2022 | £201 | £183 |
| 2023 | £225 | £179 |
| 2024 | £232 | £192 |
| 2025 | £229 | £183 |
| 2026 | £217 | £207 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 8PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | 28, Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 8PL | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 18, Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 8PL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £241,050 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 32, Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 8PL | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 91, Farcroft Avenue, Birmingham, B21 8AE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 17, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B21 8AD | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the B21 8PL postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 8PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sabar General Store | Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HH | Walking directions to Sabar General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 9SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Shaandar Food Shop | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RH | Walking directions to Shaandar Food Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B21 8PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rinkal Shergill
Holyhead - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B21 8PL records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B21 8PL in Handsworth West is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B21 8PL, including St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth (Good), Hamilton School (Outstanding) and Holyhead School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B21 8PL is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 948 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 8PL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,468 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B21 8PL is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rinkal Shergill (Independent).