Postcode B21 9QA is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year. The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Oakland Young Peoples Centre.
Handsworth West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Handsworth West is £39,887 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from B21 9QA.
Handsworth West near B21 9QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oakland Young Peoples Centre | Small | Walking directions to Oakland Young Peoples Centre |
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 9QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 43, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Birmingham, B21 9QA | Terraced | Freehold | £87,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 17, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Birmingham, B21 9QA | Terraced | Freehold | £142,820 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 3, Elmhurst Road, Birmingham, B21 9QB | Terraced | Freehold | £252,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 24, Elmhurst Road, Birmingham, B21 9QB | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 251 - 253, Rookery Road, Birmingham, B21 9PU | Other | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the B21 9QA postcode area, located within Handsworth West, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 9QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Shaandar Food Shop | Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 9RH | Walking directions to Shaandar Food Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Sall's News & Off Licence | College Road, Birmingham, B20 2HU | Walking directions to Sall's News & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | S & B Stores | College Road, Birmingham, B20 2HU | Walking directions to S & B Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Delton Foods | Church Lane, Birmingham, B20 2EY | Walking directions to Delton Foods |
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 9QA, 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 9QA records about 139 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B21 9QA in Handsworth West 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 9QA, including Rookery School (Good), William Murdoch Primary School (Good) and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B21 9QA is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 1,448 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 9QA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 826 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 9QA is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Freshwater (Green Party).