Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

SHIRELAND CLOSE, B20 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIRELAND CLOSE, B20 1AN.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

70% of B20 1AN's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B20 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Shireland Close, 0.4km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B20 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00047013 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B20 1AN. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British11.4%
Asian / British Asian70.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B20 1AN has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences103
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft13
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Grestone Academy

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.3 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Outstanding1003 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils0.8 km
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Rookery School

Good461 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils0.9 km
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William Murdoch Primary School

Good647 pupils1.0 km
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St John Wall Catholic School

Good630 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Rookery Children's Centre0.8 km
  • Rookery Road Mini Store0.7 km
  • Soran Mini Market0.8 km
  • Bargains Hut0.6 km
  • Best Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Fika Moment0.6 km
  • Handsworth Jerk Centre0.6 km
  • Mr Singh's Pizza0.4 km
  • Springfield Tennis And Squash Club0.7 km
  • First Class Grill0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Ak Kebab House0.5 km
  • Hot Stuff Pizza0.7 km
  • Love Peri Peri0.5 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • One Stop Supermarket0.9 km
  • Delton Foods0.7 km
  • Uk Zabka0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Village Inn0.3 km
  • The Grove Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.4 km
  • Perry Barr2.3 km
  • The Hawthorns2.4 km