B20 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Beauchamp Avenue, 0.9km from Brown's Green 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 1DS offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00046993 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEAUCHAMP AVENUE, B20 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEAUCHAMP AVENUE, B20 1DS.
370
39
£ 47,600 /yr
45%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B20 1DS has a highly multicultural community character — 58% 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 1DS. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 405,000
2 sales · Mean £ 405,000
Semi-Detached
£ 282,500
2 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1DS has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hamstead Hall Academy
Dorrington Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Grestone Academy
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Hamstead Junior School
Ferndale Primary School
Hamstead Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.2 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Great Barr Butchers Ltd0.7 km
- Handsworth Wood Convenience Store0.9 km
- Acfold Post Office0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dessert Hut0.5 km
- Hamstead Hall Academy0.7 km
- First Class Grill0.2 km
- The Garden Gate0.3 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Hamstead Fish Bar0.5 km
- Take a Bite0.5 km
- China Taste0.5 km
- Chuffalo0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Beaufort Arms0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.4 km
- Perry Barr2.4 km
- The Hawthorns3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B201DS · Data under Open Government Licence