Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B20 1AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

832

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

13%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B20 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 26 years average age and 55% private renter occupancy, B20 1AP is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

B20 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B20 1AP offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B20 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00175687 (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 1AP. The average age is 26.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.0%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean18.4%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

13%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

B20 1AP has low crime rates — 27 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 offences109
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft16
Burglary11

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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Rookery School

Good461 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils0.7 km
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William Murdoch Primary School

Good647 pupils0.9 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils1.0 km
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St John Wall Catholic School

Good630 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Rookery Children's Centre0.7 km
  • Golden Cake Shop 2 Ltd0.9 km
  • Kurdistan Butcher Shop1.0 km
  • Rookery Road Mini Store0.5 km
  • Soran Mini Market0.7 km
  • + 28 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Fika Moment0.4 km
  • Handsworth Jerk Centre0.4 km
  • Mr Singh's Pizza0.3 km
  • DFC Chicken1.0 km
  • Springfield Tennis And Squash Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Ak Kebab House0.3 km
  • Hot Stuff Pizza0.6 km
  • Love Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries0.9 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Flat Above1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • One Stop Supermarket0.7 km
  • Delton Foods0.6 km
  • Uk Zabka0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Village Inn0.2 km
  • The Grove Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.5 km
  • Perry Barr2.3 km
  • The Hawthorns2.3 km