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B21 9JD

Whateley Road

Handsworth

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Detailed insights for B21 9JD

Overview

Postcode B21 9JD 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 high crime levels, with around 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Handsworth Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Handsworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 857 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Handsworth South has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.8%

Approximately 31.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B21 9JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth South near B21 9JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B21 9JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 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 9JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHandsworth ParkLargeWalking directions to Handsworth Park
0.3 miOakland Young Peoples CentreSmallWalking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre
0.4 miWaverhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Waverhill Park

Area Profile

Population
494
Population density
16,633 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.73(+16%)
Vehicle crime
14.09(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(+1%)
Other theft
5.51(-3%)
Burglary
4.9(+21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
139
28.08%
Bangladeshi
97
19.6%
Indian
75
15.15%
African
47
9.49%
Caribbean
33
6.67%
Total population: 495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
155
42.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
18.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
11.23%
Level 3 (A level)
40
10.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
32.56%
Other social rented
33
25.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.93%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.4%
Social rents from council
8
6.2%
Total households: 129

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202614, Whateley Road, Birmingham, B21 9JDTerracedFreehold£135,000
23 Jul 202552, Whateley Road, Birmingham, B21 9JDTerracedFreehold£168,500
16 May 202558, Whateley Road, Birmingham, B21 9JDTerracedFreehold£140,000
23 Sept 202515, Whateley Road, Birmingham, B21 9JETerracedFreehold£215,000
27 Apr 202657, Woodstock Road, Birmingham, B21 9JASemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the B21 9JD postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B21 9JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGrove SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWilliam Murdoch Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B21 9JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIceland210 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LRWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSaj Food Store264 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LXWalking directions to Saj Food Store
0.2 miDiamond Drinks319 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9SDWalking directions to Diamond Drinks
0.2 mi5 Star Supermarket333 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SDWalking directions to 5 Star Supermarket
0.2 miInternational SupermarketSoho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LNWalking directions to International 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 9JD, 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)Handsworth SouthE02001865
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 039BE01009350
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B21 9JD

Is B21 9JD (Handsworth South) safe?

The area around B21 9JD records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9JD?

The median sale price around B21 9JD in Handsworth South is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B21 9JD?

There are 20 schools close to B21 9JD, including Grove School (Good), King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding) and William Murdoch Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B21 9JD?

The closest station to B21 9JD is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 861 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B21 9JD?

B21 9JD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 857 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B21 9JD (Handsworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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