Postcode B21 9AQ 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 146.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Handsworth Park.
Handsworth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.5% 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 9AQ.
Handsworth West near B21 9AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Handsworth Park | Large | Walking directions to Handsworth Park |
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £260,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 25 | £185,000 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200,000 | £180,000 | £105,500 |
| 2017 | £151,800 | £165,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £215,000 | £175,000 | £128,000 |
| 2019 | £223,000 | £246,250 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £262,000 | £210,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £191,000 | £248,000 | £156,000 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £220,000 | £162,500 |
| 2023 | £443,000 | £250,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £372,000 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £305,000 | £237,500 | £176,000 |
| 2026 | — | £220,000 | £142,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | £119 | £103 |
| 2017 | £125 | £164 | £106 |
| 2018 | £126 | £131 | £120 |
| 2019 | £155 | £185 | £119 |
| 2020 | £216 | £164 | £115 |
| 2021 | £164 | £174 | £147 |
| 2022 | £203 | £219 | £136 |
| 2023 | £190 | £173 | £175 |
| 2024 | £233 | £155 | £149 |
| 2025 | £326 | £233 | £177 |
| 2026 | — | £154 | £106 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 13, Brunswick Road, Birmingham, B21 9AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 37, Brunswick Road, Birmingham, B21 9AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 1, Brunswick Road, Birmingham, B21 9AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £106,200 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 26, Brunswick Road, Birmingham, B21 9AA | Terraced | Freehold | £150,320 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 11, Herbert Road, Birmingham, B21 9AE | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the B21 9AQ postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 9AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | 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 9AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Freshwater
Handsworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B21 9AQ records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9AQ in Handsworth West is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B21 9AQ, including William Murdoch Primary School (Good), Rookery School (Good) and King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B21 9AQ is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 1,357 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 9AQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 642 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 9AQ is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Freshwater (Green Party).