Postcode B21 9AB is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth 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 140.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Handsworth Park.
Handsworth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,885 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B21 9AB.
Handsworth West near B21 9AB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Handsworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Handsworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £372,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £305,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £237,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £172,250 |
10 year median price trend in Handsworth
In the B21 9AB postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 9AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Delton Foods | Church Lane, Birmingham, B20 2EY | Walking directions to Delton Foods |
| 0.3 mi | S & B Stores | College Road, Birmingham, B20 2HU | Walking directions to S & B Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Sall's News & Off Licence | College Road, Birmingham, B20 2HU | Walking directions to Sall's News & Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 210 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LR | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.