Postcode B21 9NB 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 228.6 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 1.0 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 228.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from B21 9NB.
Handsworth South near B21 9NB 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 9NB postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.