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.
VERNON AVENUE, B20 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON AVENUE, B20 1DF.
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Grestone Academy
Hamstead Hall Academy
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Dorrington 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
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, 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
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beaufort Arms0.9 km
- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club1.0 km
- The Village Inn1.0 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
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Postcode Profile: B201DF · Data under Open Government Licence