Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ENGLESTEDE CLOSE, B20 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ENGLESTEDE CLOSE, B20 1BJ.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B20 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £850k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £850k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

B20 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Englestede Close, 0.1km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

For families considering a move, B20 1BJ represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. 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 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k.

Census 2021 statistics for B20 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00175777 (shared with 6 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 1BJ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British13.7%
Asian / British Asian64.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 850,000

1 sales · Mean £ 850,000

Detached

£ 800,000

3 sales · Mean £ 875,000

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

B20 1BJ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences92
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson14
Burglary11
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils0.4 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Grestone Academy

Requires Improvement456 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy

Outstanding1003 pupils0.7 km
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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils1.0 km
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St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth

Good431 pupils1.2 km
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Rookery School

Good461 pupils1.2 km
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William Murdoch Primary School

Good647 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Mega Chicken0.8 km
  • Omni Sweet Centre0.8 km
  • Biggapot Caribbean0.9 km
  • Bing0.8 km
  • Minhs Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
  • Delton Foods0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Grove Bar1.0 km
  • The Paddocks Sports Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Village Inn0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Co-Operative Pharmacy0.9 km
  • S & B General Stores0.9 km
  • The Off Licence0.3 km
  • Anns Newsagent1.0 km
  • Little Jamaica Food Shop1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Springfield Tennis And Squash Club0.9 km
  • First Class Grill0.7 km
  • The Garden Gate0.7 km
  • Istanbul Restaurant0.9 km
  • Fika Moment1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.1 km
  • Perry Barr1.9 km
  • The Hawthorns2.9 km