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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Handsworth Wood is £51,173 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground.
Handsworth Wood has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,936 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Handsworth Wood has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.1 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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £845,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £104,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handsworth Wood
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 | Spar | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Stores | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 20 Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Chefline Ltd | West Midlands, Birmingham, B42 1DU | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
| 0.3 mi | Beauchamp Convenience Store | Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1BX | Walking directions to Beauchamp Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.