Postcode B21 9LX 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 204.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 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 5 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 204.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from B21 9LX.
Handsworth South near B21 9LX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Booth Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Bacchus Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bacchus Road Park |
| 0.2 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
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 9LX 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 9LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Saj Food Store | 264 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LX | Walking directions to Saj Food Store |
| 0 mi | Diamond Drinks | 319 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to Diamond Drinks |
| 0 mi | 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to 5 Star Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Bawari Supermarket | 367 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Bawari Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 210 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LR | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.