B20 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
The people who live in B20 1AB are typical of a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00047006 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B20 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B20 1AB.
295
50
£ 47,600 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
54% of B20 1AB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 1AB. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1AB has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Grestone Academy
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Cherry Orchard Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Rookery School
William Murdoch Primary School
Hamstead Hall Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Rookery Children's Centre1.0 km
- Mibsons Service Station Uplands0.9 km
- Bargains Hut0.7 km
- Best Mini Market0.9 km
- Gill Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Fika Moment0.7 km
- Handsworth Jerk Centre0.7 km
- Mr Singh's Pizza0.5 km
- Springfield Tennis And Squash Club0.8 km
- First Class Grill0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ak Kebab House0.6 km
- Hot Stuff Pizza0.8 km
- Love Peri Peri0.6 km
- Mega Chicken0.6 km
- Omni Sweet Centre0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Uk Zabka0.8 km
- Delton Foods0.7 km
- One Stop Supermarket1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.5 km
- The Village Inn0.5 km
- The Grove Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.3 km
- Perry Barr2.2 km
- The Hawthorns2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B201AB · Data under Open Government Licence