Postcode B21 9QP is located in a major urban area, within the Holyhead 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 223.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Handsworth South is £32,500 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Booth Street Recreation Ground.
Handsworth South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 223.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Handsworth South is £32,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from B21 9QP.
Handsworth South near B21 9QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £450,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £445,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £159,000 |
10 years price trend in Holyhead
In the B21 9QP postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Hamilton School | Foundation special school | Outstanding | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Holyhead School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Grove School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Cross Guns | Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 9AL | |
| 0.2 mi | Pump Tavern | 236 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9LR | |
| 0.3 mi | The Farcroft | Rookery Road, Birmingham, B21 9QY |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.