Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HAMSTEAD HILL, B20 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMSTEAD HILL, B20 1BX.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B20 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £487k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

B20 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Hamstead Hill, 0.7km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

For families considering a move, B20 1BX represents 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 workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £487k.

Census 2021 statistics for B20 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00046990 (shared with 10 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 1BX. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British7.0%
Asian / British Asian62.9%
Black / African / Caribbean13.8%
Other / Mixed16.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 331,200

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

B20 1BX has low crime rates — 26 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 offences60
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary8
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils0.6 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils0.8 km
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Grestone Academy

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.8 km
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils1.0 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding1.0 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Outstanding1003 pupils1.3 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Beaufort Arms0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pizza Expert0.7 km
  • Hamstead Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Take a Bite0.7 km
  • China Taste0.7 km
  • Chuffalo0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Acfold Post Office0.8 km
  • Hamstead Convenient Store Limited0.7 km
  • La Cakery Ltd0.7 km
  • Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
  • Salls Booze0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Dessert Hut0.8 km
  • Hamstead Hall Academy1.0 km
  • Kays Food Services0.7 km
  • Sangam 20.6 km
  • Sea Garden0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead0.5 km
  • Perry Barr2.1 km
  • The Hawthorns3.3 km