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B21 9NG

Alfred Road

Handsworth

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Detailed insights for B21 9NG

Overview

Postcode B21 9NG 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 203.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year. The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Booth Street Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
203
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Handsworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 628 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Handsworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 203.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.3%

Approximately 29.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from B21 9NG.

Flood risk

No risk

Handsworth South near B21 9NG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B21 9NG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B21 9NG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBooth Street Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground
0.1 miOakland Young Peoples CentreSmallWalking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre
0.4 miWaverhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Waverhill Park

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
6,605.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
105.09(+172%)
Vehicle crime
15.09(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.42(+25%)
Public order
12.86(+112%)
Drugs
11.74(+338%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
91
20.92%
Indian
85
19.54%
Pakistani
47
10.8%
African
41
9.43%
Other White
38
8.74%
Total population: 435

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
115
36.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
17.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
13.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.88%
Level 3 (A level)
44
13.88%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
33.08%
Other social rented
29
21.8%
Owns outright
24
18.05%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.79%
Social rents from council
10
7.52%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Handsworth

Median price£199,000
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £240K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Handsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£305,000£326
Semi-Detached3£260,000£278
Terraced25£185,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Handsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£180,000£105,500
2017£151,800£165,000£120,000
2018£215,000£175,000£128,000
2019£223,000£246,250£135,000
2020£262,000£210,000£125,000
2021£191,000£248,000£156,000
2022£370,000£220,000£162,500
2023£443,000£250,000£170,000
2024£330,000£372,000£190,000
2025£305,000£237,500£176,000
2026£220,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£119£103
2017£125£164£106
2018£126£131£120
2019£155£185£119
2020£216£164£115
2021£164£174£147
2022£203£219£136
2023£190£173£175
2024£233£155£149
2025£326£233£177
2026£154£106
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Handsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Handsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 202550, Alfred Road, Birmingham, B21 9NGTerracedFreehold£240,000
28 Mar 202576, Alfred Road, Birmingham, B21 9NGTerracedFreehold£163,000
12 Jun 202610, Warstone Terrace, Birmingham, B21 9NETerracedFreehold£199,000
13 Mar 20269, Warstone Terrace, Birmingham, B21 9NESemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
01 Aug 202578, Murdock Road, Birmingham, B21 9LQTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the B21 9NG postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B21 9NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableHamilton SchoolFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryGrove SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 9NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B21 9NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBawari Supermarket367 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SEWalking directions to Bawari Supermarket
0.1 miUniversal Food Store377 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SEWalking directions to Universal Food Store
0.1 mi5 Star Supermarket333 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SDWalking directions to 5 Star Supermarket
0.1 miSaj Food Store264 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LXWalking directions to Saj Food Store
0.1 miDiamond Drinks319 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9SDWalking directions to Diamond Drinks

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B21 9NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Freshwater

Handsworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardHandsworthE05011142
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Handsworth SouthE02001865
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 039AE01009275
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B21 9NG

Is B21 9NG (Handsworth South) safe?

The area around B21 9NG records about 203 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B21 9NG?

The median sale price around B21 9NG in Handsworth South is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B21 9NG?

There are 20 schools close to B21 9NG, including Hamilton School (Outstanding), Grove School (Good) and King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B21 9NG?

The closest station to B21 9NG is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 748 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B21 9NG?

B21 9NG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 628 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B21 9NG (Handsworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B21 9NG is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Freshwater (Green Party).