B20 1DE 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.
For serious buyers, B20 1DE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00047000 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERNON AVENUE, B20 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON AVENUE, B20 1DE.
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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
B20 1DE 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 1DE. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 380,000
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1DE has low crime rates — 22 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- Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- Salls Booze0.7 km
- Pl-Bucharest Mini Market0.9 km
- Post Office0.9 km
- Spar Supermarket0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kays Food Services0.8 km
- Sangam 20.8 km
- Sea Garden0.9 km
- Dessert Hut0.9 km
- Hamstead Hall Academy0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Sam's0.9 km
- Hamstead Fish Bar0.9 km
- Take a Bite0.9 km
- China Taste0.9 km
- Chuffalo0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Village Inn1.0 km
- Beaufort Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.7 km
- Perry Barr2.2 km
- The Hawthorns3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B201DE · Data under Open Government Licence