B20 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Hamstead Hill, 0.3km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For serious buyers, B20 1BN is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00047003 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMSTEAD HILL, B20 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMSTEAD HILL, B20 1BN.
378
41
£ 47,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B20 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B20 1BN combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£850k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £850k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B20 1BN. The average age is 41.3. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 850,000
1 sales · Mean £ 850,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1BN 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
Cherry Orchard Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Dorrington Academy
Hamstead Hall Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Rookery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Mega Chicken0.9 km
- Omni Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Biggapot Caribbean1.0 km
- Bing0.9 km
- Minhs Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- S & B General Stores1.0 km
- Lifestyle Express0.5 km
- Handsworth Wood Convenience Store0.5 km
- Acfold Post Office1.0 km
- The Off Licence0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- Delton Foods1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- First Class Grill0.5 km
- The Garden Gate0.5 km
- Istanbul Restaurant0.9 km
- Mr Singh's Pizza0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Village Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.0 km
- Perry Barr2.1 km
- The Hawthorns2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B201BN · Data under Open Government Licence