Postcode B21 9BH is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth ward 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 nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 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 the United Kingdom, 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 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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 19, Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SN | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 15, Soho Avenue, Birmingham, B18 5LB | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 |
In the B21 9BH postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B21 9BH in Handsworth South 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 9BH, including King Edward VI Handsworth School (Outstanding), Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (Outstanding) and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
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).