B20 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Hamstead Hill, 0.5km 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 1DG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £675k.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00047000 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMSTEAD HILL, B20 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMSTEAD HILL, B20 1DG.
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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 1DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £675k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £675k 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 1DG. 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
£ 675,000
1 sales · Mean £ 675,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1DG 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
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Dorrington Academy
Hamstead Hall Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Mr Singh's Pizza1.0 km
- Kays Food Services0.9 km
- Sangam 20.9 km
- Sea Garden1.0 km
- Dessert Hut1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
- Salls Booze0.8 km
- Pl-Bucharest Mini Market0.9 km
- Post Office1.0 km
- Spar Supermarket0.9 km
- + 11 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Village Inn0.9 km
- Beaufort Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.8 km
- Perry Barr2.1 km
- The Hawthorns3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B201DG · Data under Open Government Licence