Postcode B21 9BH is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 247.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year. The median sale price in Handsworth is £215,000 (around £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,500 and £242,500. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is George's Park.
Handsworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 135 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 247.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from B21 9BH.
Handsworth South near B21 9BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | George's Park | Medium | Walking directions to George's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Musgrave Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Musgrave Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Bacchus Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bacchus Road Park |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £280,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 23 | £199,000 | £159 |
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 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | — | £265,000 | £150,000 |
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 | — | £248 | £130 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2025 | 42, Scholars Close, Birmingham, B21 0UB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £441,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 21, Scholars Close, Birmingham, B21 0UB | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 28, Scholars Close, Birmingham, B21 0UB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 29, Lansdowne Road, Birmingham, B21 9AS | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 11, St Michaels Hill, Birmingham, B18 5JT | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the B21 9BH postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | King Edward VI Handsworth School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Dec 2024. | |
King Edward VI Handsworth School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Dec 2024
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| 0.0 mi | Primary | Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. | |
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Apr 2025
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B21 9BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wayco Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BH | Walking directions to Wayco Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Chefline Ltd | 115 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 28A Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B19 1DB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | S&D supermarket | 154A Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9LN | Walking directions to S&D supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | International Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LN | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
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 9BH, 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 9BH records about 247 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B21 9BH in Handsworth is £215,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B21 9BH, including King Edward VI Handsworth School (Good), Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (Outstanding) and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B21 9BH is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 687 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 9BH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 135 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 9BH is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Freshwater (Green Party).