B20 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Hamstead Hill, 0.6km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For serious buyers, B20 1DA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00047000 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMSTEAD HILL, B20 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMSTEAD HILL, B20 1DA.
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39
£ 47,600 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B20 1DA's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £660k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £660k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B20 1DA. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 454,500
2 sales · Mean £ 454,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1DA has low crime rates — 23 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
Grestone Academy
Dorrington Academy
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Hamstead Hall Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Hamstead Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.2 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Great Barr Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- Handsworth Wood Convenience Store0.6 km
- Acfold Post Office0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dessert Hut0.8 km
- Hamstead Hall Academy0.9 km
- First Class Grill0.2 km
- The Garden Gate0.2 km
- Kays Food Services0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Hamstead Fish Bar0.8 km
- Take a Bite0.8 km
- China Taste0.8 km
- Chuffalo0.8 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.9 km
- Beaufort Arms0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.6 km
- Perry Barr2.2 km
- The Hawthorns3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B201DA · Data under Open Government Licence