Postcode B21 9LE 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 162.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Handsworth West is £35,200 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 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 162.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Handsworth West is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B21 9LE.
Handsworth West near B21 9LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £930,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £330,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £190,000 |
10 years price trend in Handsworth
In the B21 9LE postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | William Murdoch Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Grove School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Rookery School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.