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B21 9DP

Soho Road

Handsworth

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Detailed insights for B21 9DP

Overview

Postcode B21 9DP is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Winson Green & Gib Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Musgrave Road Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
210
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 386 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.3%

Approximately 43.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from B21 9DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Winson Green & Gib Heath near B21 9DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B21 9DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.5 mi

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)
1 mi

Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B21 9DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMusgrave Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Musgrave Road Recreation Ground
0.3 miBacchus Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Bacchus Road Park
0.1 miWaverhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Waverhill Park

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
6,422.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.92(+176%)
Burglary
17.9(+341%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.97(+119%)
Vehicle crime
14.51(+123%)
Public order
11.61(+92%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
122
32.45%
African
57
15.16%
Pakistani
47
12.5%
Other Asian
30
7.98%
Other
27
7.18%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
132
45.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
18.43%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
39.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
29.1%
Owns outright
19
14.18%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.46%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.97%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Handsworth

Median price£199,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £240K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£305,000£326
Semi-Detached3£260,000£278
Terraced25£185,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202531, Thornhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9BTTerracedFreehold£53,333
30 Sept 202546, Thornhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9BSTerracedFreehold£260,000
24 Oct 202572, Holliday Road, Birmingham, B21 0UQTerracedFreehold£186,000
24 Apr 202592, Holliday Road, Birmingham, B21 0UQTerracedFreehold£200,000
20 Oct 202549, Montague Road, Birmingham, B21 9DFTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the B21 9DP postcode area, located within Winson Green & Gib Heath, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B21 9DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE Primary Academy, HandsworthAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryNishkam Primary School BirminghamFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 9DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B21 9DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miChefline Ltd115 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SDWalking directions to Chefline Ltd
0.1 miS&D supermarket154A Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9LNWalking directions to S&D supermarket
0.1 miInternational SupermarketSoho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LNWalking directions to International Supermarket
0.2 miKhan FoodstoreNineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SUWalking directions to Khan Foodstore
0.2 miWayco SupermarketSoho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BHWalking directions to Wayco Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B21 9DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Freshwater

Handsworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardHandsworthE05011142
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Winson Green & Gib HeathE02001873
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 047CE01009359
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B21 9DP

Is B21 9DP (Winson Green & Gib Heath) safe?

The area around B21 9DP records about 210 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.

What is the average house price near B21 9DP?

The median sale price around B21 9DP in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B21 9DP?

There are 20 schools close to B21 9DP, including King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding), St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (Outstanding) and Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B21 9DP?

The closest station to B21 9DP is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 648 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B21 9DP?

B21 9DP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 386 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B21 9DP (Winson Green & Gib Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B21 9DP is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Freshwater (Green Party).