B20 1DP is a safe, established residential area on Manway Close, 0.7km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For families considering a move, B20 1DP represents 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 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00047000 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANWAY CLOSE, B20 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANWAY CLOSE, B20 1DP.
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 1DP 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 1DP. 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
Detached
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 233,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1DP has low crime rates — 23 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
Dorrington Academy
Grestone Academy
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Hamstead Hall Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Hamstead Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Beaufort Arms0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Pizza Expert0.8 km
- Sam's0.7 km
- Hamstead Fish Bar0.7 km
- Take a Bite0.7 km
- China Taste0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
- Salls Booze0.7 km
- Pl-Bucharest Mini Market0.7 km
- Post Office0.8 km
- Spar Supermarket0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kays Food Services0.7 km
- Sangam 20.7 km
- Sea Garden0.8 km
- Dessert Hut0.8 km
- Hamstead Hall Academy0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.6 km
- Perry Barr2.2 km
- The Hawthorns3.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B201DP · Data under Open Government Licence