Postcode B21 9QT 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 3 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 101 ft away from B21 9QT.
Handsworth South near B21 9QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Sycamore Park | Small | Walking directions to Sycamore Park |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Holyhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holyhead
In the B21 9QT postcode area, located within Handsworth South, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B21 9QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Farmfoods | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 9SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.