B20 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Holly Gardens, 0.5km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00047001 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLY GARDENS, B20 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY GARDENS, B20 1BF.
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£ 47,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B20 1BF has a highly multicultural community character — 72% 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 1BF. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 460,000
4 sales · Mean £ 447,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1BF has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grestone Academy
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Hamstead Hall Academy
Dorrington Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Mr Singh's Pizza0.9 km
- Kays Food Services0.9 km
- Sangam 20.9 km
- Hamstead Hall Academy0.9 km
- First Class Grill0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ak Kebab House1.0 km
- Sam's1.0 km
- Hamstead Fish Bar1.0 km
- Take a Bite1.0 km
- China Taste1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
- Salls Booze0.8 km
- Pl-Bucharest Mini Market1.0 km
- Spar Supermarket0.9 km
- Acfold Post Office0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Village Inn0.9 km
- Beaufort Arms1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.8 km
- Perry Barr2.2 km
- The Hawthorns2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B201BF · Data under Open Government Licence