B20 1BY is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km 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 1BY represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00046993 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B20 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B20 1BY.
370
39
£ 47,600 /yr
45%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B20 1BY has a highly multicultural community character — 58% 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 1BY. The average age is 39.4. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1BY has low crime rates — 36 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
Dorrington Academy
Grestone Academy
Cherry Orchard Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Hamstead Hall Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Ferndale Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Beaufort Arms0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pizza Expert0.7 km
- Hamstead Fish Bar0.6 km
- Take a Bite0.6 km
- China Taste0.6 km
- Chuffalo0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Acfold Post Office0.7 km
- Hamstead Convenient Store Limited0.6 km
- La Cakery Ltd0.6 km
- Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
- Salls Booze0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dessert Hut0.7 km
- Hamstead Hall Academy0.9 km
- Kays Food Services0.6 km
- Sangam 20.6 km
- Sea Garden0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.5 km
- Perry Barr2.2 km
- The Hawthorns3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B201BY · Data under Open Government Licence