B20 1DD is a safe, established residential area on Vernon Avenue, 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 1DD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00047000 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERNON AVENUE, B20 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON AVENUE, B20 1DD.
476
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
B20 1DD has a highly multicultural community character — 70% 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 1DD. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1DD has low crime rates — 25 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
Hamstead Hall Academy
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Dorrington Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- Salls Booze0.6 km
- Pl-Bucharest Mini Market0.9 km
- Post Office0.9 km
- Spar Supermarket0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kays Food Services0.8 km
- Sangam 20.8 km
- Sea Garden0.9 km
- Dessert Hut0.9 km
- Hamstead Hall Academy0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sam's0.9 km
- Hamstead Fish Bar0.9 km
- Take a Bite0.9 km
- China Taste0.8 km
- Chuffalo0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Beaufort Arms0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.8 km
- Perry Barr2.4 km
- The Hawthorns2.9 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B201DD · Data under Open Government Licence