B20 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 533 active and 218 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B20 (45%) is characterised by a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel, alongside an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households (28%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks. Overall, B20 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in B20 are around £233k, down 5.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B20 at 322 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 35, B20 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B20 postcode area.
37,362
35
£ 33,750 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
B20 has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Welford Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
Hamstead Hall Academy
Broadway Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Bismillah Supermarket
- Booze Stop/Costercutters
- Lifestyle Express
- Lloyds Pharmacy
- One Stop Halal Meat
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Henlon House
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Delton Foods
- SAFA Halal Supermarket
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway
- Ak Kebab House
- Biggapot Caribbean
- Bing
- Broadway Kebab House
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Broadway Dance Centre
- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club
- Royale Suite
- The Calthorpe Arms
- The Grove Bar
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Big Johns
- Broadway Desserts
- Bubble Waffles (Aston)
- Burger Town
- First Class Grill
- + 12 more
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Area Profile: B20 · Data under Open Government Licence