Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GRESTONE AVENUE, B20 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRESTONE AVENUE, B20 1AY.

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Population

457

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

B20 1AY has a highly multicultural community character — 76% 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. Property prices are trending down 45.2% year-on-year.

home £310,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B20 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Grestone Avenue, 0.6km from Handsworth in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B20, B20 1AY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 45.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B20 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00047009 (shared with 8 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 1AY. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British6.0%
Asian / British Asian76.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 273,333

Detached

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

Semi-Detached

£ 192,000

1 sales · Mean £ 192,000

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

B20 1AY has low crime rates — 14 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 offences37
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Grestone Academy

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.2 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good241 pupils0.7 km
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Rookery School

Good461 pupils0.9 km
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St John Wall Catholic School

Good630 pupils0.9 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Outstanding1003 pupils1.0 km
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils1.0 km
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William Murdoch Primary School

Good647 pupils1.2 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Rookery Children's Centre1.0 km
  • Rookery Road Mini Store0.7 km
  • Soran Mini Market0.9 km
  • Bargains Hut0.7 km
  • Best Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Fika Moment0.7 km
  • Handsworth Jerk Centre0.7 km
  • Mr Singh's Pizza0.6 km
  • Springfield Tennis And Squash Club1.0 km
  • HAMI Kebab0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Ak Kebab House0.7 km
  • Hot Stuff Pizza0.9 km
  • Love Peri Peri0.7 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • One Stop Supermarket0.9 km
  • Uk Zabka0.7 km
  • Delton Foods0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Grove Bar0.9 km
  • Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.9 km
  • The Village Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.4 km
  • The Hawthorns2.3 km
  • Perry Barr2.6 km