Postcode B21 8PS is located in a major urban area, within the Holyhead 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 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.
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.
Middlemore has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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 per household in Middlemore is £40,255 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from B21 8PS.
Middlemore near B21 8PS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 8PS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | 102, Sandwell Road, Birmingham, B21 8PS | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 28, Astley Road, Birmingham, B21 8DL | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 20, Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, B21 8PJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 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 |
In the B21 8PS postcode area, located within Middlemore, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 8PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Shaandar Food Shop | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RH | Walking directions to Shaandar Food Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
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 8PS, 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 8PS 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.
The median sale price around B21 8PS in Middlemore 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 8PS, including St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth (Good), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hamilton School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B21 8PS is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 1,035 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 8PS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B21 8PS is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rinkal Shergill (Independent).