Postcode B21 9DP is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth area 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 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 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Musgrave Road Recreation Ground.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 386 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from B21 9DP.
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.
The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 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) |
| 0.5 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Waverhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Waverhill 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 9DP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | 139, Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9ST | Other | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 31, Thornhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9BT | Terraced | Freehold | £53,333 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 46, Thornhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9BS | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 72, Holliday Road, Birmingham, B21 0UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £186,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 92, Holliday Road, Birmingham, B21 0UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the B21 9DP postcode area, located within Winson Green & Gib Heath, there are 12 primary and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Apr 2024. | |
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Apr 2024
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| 0.2 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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| 0.2 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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B21 9DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Chefline Ltd | 115 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | S&D supermarket | 154A Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9LN | Walking directions to S&D supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | International Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LN | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Khan Foodstore | Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SU | Walking directions to Khan Foodstore |
| 0.2 mi | Wayco Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BH | Walking directions to Wayco 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 9DP, 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 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, burglary and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B21 9DP 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 9DP, including King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys (Good), St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (Outstanding) and Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B21 9DP is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 648 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
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).
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).