B20 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Vernon Avenue, 0.6km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B20, B20 1DB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00047000 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERNON AVENUE, B20 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON AVENUE, B20 1DB.
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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
Cultural diversity defines B20 1DB — 70% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 1DB. 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
£ 372,500
2 sales · Mean £ 372,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1DB has low crime rates — 27 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
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Dorrington Academy
Hamstead Hall Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- The Off Licence0.6 km
- Lifestyle Express0.2 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Great Barr Butchers Ltd0.9 km
- Handsworth Wood Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- First Class Grill0.2 km
- The Garden Gate0.3 km
- Kays Food Services0.8 km
- Sangam 20.8 km
- Sea Garden0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Beaufort Arms0.8 km
- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pizza Expert1.0 km
- Sam's0.8 km
- Hamstead Fish Bar0.8 km
- Take a Bite0.8 km
- China Taste0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.7 km
- Perry Barr2.2 km
- The Hawthorns3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B201DB · Data under Open Government Licence