Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B20 1AG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

241

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B20 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. 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 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B20 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00047010 (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 1AG. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.8%
Asian / British Asian41.5%
Black / African / Caribbean19.1%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

B20 1AG has low crime rates — 25 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 offences114
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft11
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Grestone Academy

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.4 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Outstanding1003 pupils0.6 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils0.8 km
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Rookery School

Good461 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils0.9 km
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William Murdoch Primary School

Good647 pupils1.0 km
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St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth

Good431 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Rookery Road Mini Store0.7 km
  • Soran Mini Market0.9 km
  • Mahay Newsagents1.0 km
  • Mrs Kaurs0.8 km
  • Mibsons Service Station Uplands0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • One Stop Supermarket0.9 km
  • Uk Zabka0.7 km
  • Delton Foods0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.8 km
  • Mega Chicken0.5 km
  • Omni Sweet Centre0.5 km
  • Pritam Sweet Centre0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Grove Bar0.7 km
  • Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Village Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • HAMI Kebab0.8 km
  • La'Tataie0.9 km
  • Springfield Tennis And Squash Club0.7 km
  • First Class Grill0.9 km
  • The Garden Gate0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.4 km
  • Perry Barr2.1 km
  • The Hawthorns2.5 km