Postcode B21 9JP 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 223.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Handsworth South is £32,500 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Booth Street Recreation Ground.
Handsworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 223.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Handsworth South is £32,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from B21 9JP.
Handsworth South near B21 9JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Booth Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Waverhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Waverhill Park |
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £930,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £480,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handsworth
In the B21 9JP postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 9JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Saj Food Store | 264 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LX | Walking directions to Saj Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to 5 Star Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Diamond Drinks | 319 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to Diamond Drinks |
| 0.1 mi | Bawari Supermarket | 367 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Bawari Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Universal Food Store | 377 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Universal Food Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.