Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

VERNON AVENUE, B20 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON AVENUE, B20 1DF.

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Population

476

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B20 1DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £553k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £553k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B20 1DF 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 1DF offers 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 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £553k.

Census 2021 statistics for B20 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00047000 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B20 1DF. 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

White / British10.3%
Asian / British Asian70.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed14.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 553,250

2 sales · Mean £ 553,250

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B20 1DF has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime11
Burglary8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Grestone Academy

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.4 km
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils0.8 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils0.9 km
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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils1.0 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding1.2 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Outstanding1003 pupils1.2 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
  • Salls Booze0.7 km
  • Pl-Bucharest Mini Market0.9 km
  • Post Office0.9 km
  • Spar Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kays Food Services0.8 km
  • Sangam 20.9 km
  • Sea Garden0.9 km
  • First Class Grill0.4 km
  • The Garden Gate0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Sam's0.9 km
  • Hamstead Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Take a Bite0.9 km
  • China Taste0.9 km
  • Chuffalo0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Beaufort Arms0.9 km
  • Handsworth Wood Bowling Club1.0 km
  • The Village Inn1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead0.8 km
  • Perry Barr2.4 km
  • The Hawthorns2.9 km