Postcode B42 1DW is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth Wood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Handsworth Wood area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground.
Handsworth Wood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Handsworth Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from B42 1DW.
Handsworth Wood near B42 1DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Kingsdown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingsdown Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £336,250 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £289,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 25 | £225,000 | £239 |
| Flats | 6 | £69,000 | £159 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205,000 | £90,000 | £179,000 | £172,500 |
| 2017 | £208,000 | £84,000 | £175,000 | £132,500 |
| 2018 | £284,000 | £92,000 | £207,000 | £132,500 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £87,250 | £210,000 | £141,500 |
| 2020 | £299,995 | £70,500 | £233,995 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £58,500 | £244,998 | £156,250 |
| 2022 | £355,000 | £95,000 | £290,000 | £199,500 |
| 2023 | £352,500 | £100,000 | £285,000 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £98,500 | £254,000 | £218,500 |
| 2025 | £356,250 | £97,250 | £268,000 | £201,000 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £92,750 | £300,000 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192 | £142 | £171 | £146 |
| 2017 | £205 | £135 | £168 | £163 |
| 2018 | £247 | £147 | £200 | £149 |
| 2019 | £222 | £137 | £181 | £157 |
| 2020 | £250 | £116 | £219 | £167 |
| 2021 | £254 | £117 | £228 | £189 |
| 2022 | £270 | £153 | £242 | £202 |
| 2023 | £276 | £159 | £243 | £256 |
| 2024 | £277 | £153 | £238 | £210 |
| 2025 | £305 | £144 | £254 | £220 |
| 2026 | £219 | £183 | £260 | £241 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 1DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | 403, Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £251,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 49, Coleraine Road, Birmingham, B42 1LL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 24, Montana Avenue, Birmingham, B42 1QP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 306, Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 330, Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the B42 1DW postcode area, located within Handsworth Wood, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rocky Lane Stores | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Walking directions to Rocky Lane Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Hamstead Convenience | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Hamstead Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 20 Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Chefline | West Midlands, Birmingham, B42 1DU | Walking directions to Chefline |
| 0.3 mi | Beauchamp Convenience Store | Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1BX | Walking directions to Beauchamp Convenience Store |
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 B42 1DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Narinder Kooner
Handsworth Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Randeep Kaur Kular
Handsworth Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B42 1DW records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B42 1DW in Handsworth Wood is £275,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to B42 1DW, including St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Dorrington Academy (Outstanding) and Hamstead Hall Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B42 1DW is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 44 m away.
B42 1DW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,829 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 B42 1DW is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Narinder Kooner (Labour Party) and Randeep Kaur Kular (Labour Party).