B20 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Brown's Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B20 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00047017 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B20 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B20 1DW.
234
37
£ 39,700 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 86% private renter occupancy, B20 1DW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B20 1DW. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B20 1DW has low crime rates — 42 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
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy
Grestone Academy
Rookery School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
William Murdoch Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Golden Cake Shop 2 Ltd0.9 km
- Kurdistan Butcher Shop1.0 km
- Rookery Road Mini Store0.6 km
- Soran Mini Market0.7 km
- Post Office0.9 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Flat Above1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- DFC Chicken1.0 km
- HAMI Kebab0.6 km
- La'Tataie0.7 km
- Springfield Tennis And Squash Club0.5 km
- Fika Moment0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- One Stop Supermarket0.7 km
- Uk Zabka0.6 km
- Delton Foods0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Dhaliwal Sweet & Savouries0.9 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.6 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.7 km
- Mega Chicken0.3 km
- Omni Sweet Centre0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Grove Bar0.5 km
- The Paddocks Sports Club Ltd1.0 km
- Handsworth Wood Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Village Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.6 km
- Perry Barr2.1 km
- The Hawthorns2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B201DW · Data under Open Government Licence