Postcode B21 9QL is located in a major urban area, within the Holyhead 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 Holyhead is £177,000 (around £195 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,500 and £191,500. The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 24.8% 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 15 ft away from B21 9QL.
Handsworth South near B21 9QL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Waverhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Waverhill Park |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,817 up to £275,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £202,500 | £225 |
| Terraced | 29 | £166,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £130,000 | £96,000 |
| 2017 | £131,000 | £97,000 |
| 2018 | £130,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £168,000 | £114,000 |
| 2020 | £150,000 | £118,750 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £137,500 |
| 2022 | £212,500 | £161,500 |
| 2023 | £210,000 | £152,500 |
| 2024 | £205,000 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £200,000 | £159,000 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | £172,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £134 | £114 |
| 2017 | £133 | £113 |
| 2018 | £133 | £132 |
| 2019 | £133 | £130 |
| 2020 | £159 | £141 |
| 2021 | £170 | £145 |
| 2022 | £201 | £183 |
| 2023 | £225 | £179 |
| 2024 | £232 | £192 |
| 2025 | £229 | £183 |
| 2026 | £217 | £195 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 9QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2025 | 342, Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9QL | Other | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 21, Queens Head Road, Birmingham, B21 0QG | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 10, Warstone Terrace, Birmingham, B21 9NE | Terraced | Freehold | £199,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 9, Warstone Terrace, Birmingham, B21 9NE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 50, Alfred Road, Birmingham, B21 9NG | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the B21 9QL postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 12 primary and 5 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 | Secondary | Holyhead School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2020. | |
Holyhead School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2020
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Myles Academy | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
Myles Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B21 9QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Universal Food Store | 377 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Universal Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Bawari Supermarket | 367 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SE | Walking directions to Bawari Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 9SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to 5 Star Supermarket |
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 9QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rinkal Shergill
Holyhead - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B21 9QL 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 9QL in Holyhead is £177,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B21 9QL, including Hamilton School (Requires improvement), Holyhead School (Good) and Myles Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B21 9QL is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 697 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 9QL 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 9QL is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rinkal Shergill (Independent).