Postcode B21 9JZ is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Oakland Young Peoples Centre.
Handsworth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,885 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from B21 9JZ.
Handsworth West near B21 9JZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
| 0.5 mi | Sycamore Park | Small | Walking directions to Sycamore Park |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £372,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £305,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £237,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £172,250 |
10 year median price trend in Handsworth
In the B21 9JZ postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 9JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Universal Food Store | 377 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Universal Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bawari Supermarket | 367 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Bawari Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Saj Food Store | 264 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LX | Walking directions to Saj Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.