Postcode B21 9NL is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth area 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 median sale price in Handsworth is £215,000 (around £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,500 and £242,500. The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 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 England, 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 28 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Handsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,333 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £305,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £280,000 | £278 |
| Terraced | 23 | £199,000 | £159 |
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 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | — | £265,000 | £150,000 |
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 | — | £248 | £130 |
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 | |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 15, Bernhard Drive, Birmingham, B21 8AX | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 122, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B21 8AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the B21 9NL postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Hamilton School | Foundation special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. | |
Hamilton School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Apr 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | William Murdoch Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2022. | |
William Murdoch Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jun 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Rookery School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2023. | |
Rookery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jun 2023
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B21 9NL in Handsworth is £215,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B21 9NL, including Hamilton School (Requires improvement), William Murdoch Primary School (Good) and Rookery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
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).