Area Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B20 postcode area.

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Population

37,362

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 33,750 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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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.

home £233,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British13.5%
Asian / British Asian57.6%
Black / African / Caribbean19.5%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5894
Vehicle crime891
Criminal damage and arson870
Other theft761
Burglary751

school Local Schools

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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils
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Welford Primary School

Good446 pupils
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils
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St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Good300 pupils
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Outstanding1003 pupils
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St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth

Good431 pupils
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils
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Broadway Academy

Good1235 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Bismillah Supermarket
  • Booze Stop/Costercutters
  • Lifestyle Express
  • Lloyds Pharmacy
  • One Stop Halal Meat
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Henlon House
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Delton Foods
  • SAFA Halal Supermarket
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • A Yah So Nice Blue Marlin Takeaway
  • Ak Kebab House
  • Biggapot Caribbean
  • Bing
  • Broadway Kebab House
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Broadway Dance Centre
  • Handsworth Wood Bowling Club
  • Royale Suite
  • The Calthorpe Arms
  • The Grove Bar
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Big Johns
  • Broadway Desserts
  • Bubble Waffles (Aston)
  • Burger Town
  • First Class Grill
  • + 12 more