Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HAMSTEAD HILL, B20 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMSTEAD HILL, B20 1DL.

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Population

403

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B20 1DL — 72% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £351,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B20 1DL is a safe, established residential area on Hamstead Hill, 0.3km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k.

Census 2021 statistics for B20 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00047001 (shared with 7 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 1DL. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.9%
Asian / British Asian72.0%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 337,000

1 sales · Mean £ 337,000

Semi-Detached

£ 314,500

2 sales · Mean £ 314,500

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

B20 1DL has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences87
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Grestone Academy

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.4 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils0.7 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Outstanding1003 pupils0.9 km
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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils1.1 km
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils1.2 km
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Rookery School

Good461 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mega Chicken0.9 km
  • Omni Sweet Centre0.9 km
  • Biggapot Caribbean0.9 km
  • Bing0.9 km
  • Minhs Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • The Off Licence0.6 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.5 km
  • Handsworth Wood Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Anns Newsagent1.0 km
  • Little Jamaica Food Shop1.0 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • First Class Grill0.5 km
  • The Garden Gate0.6 km
  • Istanbul Restaurant0.8 km
  • Shaorma BBX1.0 km
  • Fika Moment1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Village Inn0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Delton Foods1.0 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.0 km
  • Perry Barr2.1 km
  • The Hawthorns2.8 km