Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B20 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B20 1BE.

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Population

174

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B20 1BE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

B20 1BE has a highly multicultural community character — 54% 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.

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

B20 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B20 1BE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B20 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00047005 (shared with 2 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 1BE. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.0%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean39.7%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

B20 1BE has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences157
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime21
Other theft19
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Outstanding1003 pupils0.5 km
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Grestone Academy

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.5 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Rookery School

Good461 pupils0.8 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils0.8 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils0.9 km
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William Murdoch Primary School

Good647 pupils0.9 km
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St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth

Good431 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Golden Cake Shop 2 Ltd1.0 km
  • Rookery Road Mini Store0.7 km
  • Soran Mini Market0.8 km
  • Post Office1.0 km
  • Huong Que Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • One Stop Supermarket0.8 km
  • Uk Zabka0.7 km
  • Delton Foods0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries1.0 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.7 km
  • Mega Chicken0.4 km
  • Omni Sweet Centre0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Grove Bar0.6 km
  • The Paddocks Sports Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.3 km
  • The Village Inn0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • HAMI Kebab0.7 km
  • La'Tataie0.8 km
  • Springfield Tennis And Squash Club0.5 km
  • Fika Moment0.5 km
  • Handsworth Jerk Centre0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.5 km
  • Perry Barr2.1 km
  • The Hawthorns2.5 km