B20 1AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hawthorn Park, 0.4km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
Day-to-day life in B20 1AD has the character of a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00047006 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTHORN PARK, B20 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN PARK, B20 1AD.
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
B20 1AD has a highly multicultural community character — 54% 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 1AD. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 125,750
7 sales · Mean £ 128,214
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1AD has low crime rates — 13 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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rookery School
Hamstead Hall Academy
William Murdoch Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Fika Moment0.7 km
- Handsworth Jerk Centre0.7 km
- Mr Singh's Pizza0.6 km
- Springfield Tennis And Squash Club0.9 km
- First Class Grill0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ak Kebab House0.6 km
- Hot Stuff Pizza0.9 km
- Love Peri Peri0.7 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.9 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Rookery Road Mini Store0.8 km
- Bargains Hut0.8 km
- Best Mini Market1.0 km
- Gill Pharmacy0.7 km
- Gully Mini Market0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Village Inn0.5 km
- The Grove Bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Delton Foods0.8 km
- Uk Zabka0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.2 km
- Perry Barr2.3 km
- The Hawthorns2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B201AD · Data under Open Government Licence