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.
B20 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B20 1BE.
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£ 39,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Grestone Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rookery School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
William Murdoch Primary School
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- One Stop Supermarket0.8 km
- Uk Zabka0.7 km
- Delton Foods0.5 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B201BE · Data under Open Government Licence