Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B20 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B20 1AB.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British32.0%
Asian / British Asian54.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences93
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft9
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Grestone Academy

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.3 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Outstanding1003 pupils0.7 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils1.0 km
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Rookery School

Good461 pupils1.0 km
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William Murdoch Primary School

Good647 pupils1.1 km
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Uk Zabka0.8 km
  • Delton Foods0.7 km
  • One Stop Supermarket1.0 km
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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