Postcode B21 9NL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Booth Street Recreation Ground.
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.
Handsworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 203.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Handsworth South is £35,954 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from B21 9NL.
Handsworth South near B21 9NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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) |
| 0.8 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Booth Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Sycamore Park | Small | Walking directions to Sycamore Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £260,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 25 | £185,000 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9NL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb 2026 | 146, Regent Road, Birmingham, B21 8AL | Terraced | Freehold | £177,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 117, Regent Road, Birmingham, B21 8AL | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 117, Regent Road, Birmingham, B21 8AL | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 122, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B21 8AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 10, Warstone Terrace, Birmingham, B21 9NE | Terraced | Freehold | £199,000 |
In the B21 9NL postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 9NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Universal Food Store | 377 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Universal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Bawari Supermarket | 367 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Bawari Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 9SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B21 9NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Freshwater
Handsworth - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B21 9NL 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.
The median sale price around B21 9NL in Handsworth South is £199,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B21 9NL, including Hamilton School (Outstanding), William Murdoch Primary School (Good) and Rookery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B21 9NL is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 994 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 9NL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B21 9NL is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Freshwater (Green Party).