B20 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Friary Road, 0.3km from Handsworth in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B20 1BD is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 6.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00047020 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIARY ROAD, B20 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIARY ROAD, B20 1BD.
325
34
£ 35,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B20 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
56% of B20 1BD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B20 1BD. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
2 sales · Mean £ 227,500
Terraced
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B20 1BD is moderate at 59 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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Rookery School
Grestone Academy
St John Wall Catholic School
William Murdoch Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Hamilton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Rookery Children's Centre0.5 km
- Jay Mini Market Ltd0.4 km
- Mibsons Service Station Uplands0.2 km
- Anns Newsagent0.2 km
- Little Jamaica Food Shop0.2 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Fika Moment0.3 km
- Handsworth Jerk Centre0.3 km
- Mr Singh's Pizza0.5 km
- Istanbul Restaurant0.2 km
- Shaorma BBX0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Ak Kebab House0.5 km
- Hot Stuff Pizza0.6 km
- Love Peri Peri0.4 km
- Mega Chicken0.5 km
- Omni Sweet Centre0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Uk Zabka0.3 km
- Delton Foods0.7 km
- One Stop Supermarket0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Village Inn0.4 km
- The Grove Bar0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Flat Above0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns1.9 km
- Hamstead1.9 km
- Perry Barr2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B201BD · Data under Open Government Licence