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.
B20 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B20 1AP.
832
26
£ 39,700 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Grestone Academy
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Rookery School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
William Murdoch Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
St John Wall Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Flat Above1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- One Stop Supermarket0.7 km
- Delton Foods0.6 km
- Uk Zabka0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B201AP · Data under Open Government Licence