B20 1BA is a safe, established residential area on Friary Road, 0.6km from Handsworth in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For families considering a move, B20 1BA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00047009 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIARY ROAD, B20 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIARY ROAD, B20 1BA.
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£ 47,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B20 1BA has a highly multicultural community character — 76% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B20 1BA. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 249,500
1 sales · Mean £ 249,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1BA has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grestone Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Rookery School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
William Murdoch Primary School
St John Wall Catholic School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Rookery Children's Centre0.7 km
- Golden Cake Shop 2 Ltd0.8 km
- Kurdistan Butcher Shop0.9 km
- Rookery Road Mini Store0.5 km
- Soran Mini Market0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Fika Moment0.4 km
- Handsworth Jerk Centre0.4 km
- Mr Singh's Pizza0.4 km
- DFC Chicken0.9 km
- So Nice Caribbean Takeaway0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ak Kebab House0.4 km
- Hot Stuff Pizza0.6 km
- Love Peri Peri0.4 km
- Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries0.8 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.5 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Flat Above0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- One Stop Supermarket0.6 km
- Delton Foods0.6 km
- Uk Zabka0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Village Inn0.3 km
- The Grove Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.6 km
- The Hawthorns2.2 km
- Perry Barr2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B201BA · Data under Open Government Licence