B21 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from St. Silas in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B21 0AF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B21 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00046974 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B21 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B21 0AF.
243
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£ 35,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B21 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
B21 0AF has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B21 0AF. The average age is 34.9. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B21 0AF has low crime rates — 47 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
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Wattville Primary School
Sandwell Academy
St John Wall Catholic School
Holyhead School
Hamilton School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Rookery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- The Latin Cafe1.0 km
- So Nice Caribbean Takeaway0.7 km
- Pho Viet 370.9 km
- The Midlands Buddhist Association1.0 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.1 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Jay Mini Market Ltd0.9 km
- Clarence News0.6 km
- Labbaik Butchers0.6 km
- Vrajhari Retail Limited0.7 km
- Holyhead News0.6 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Oak0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bamo Traditional Nann1.0 km
- Chip N Whale0.6 km
- Fast 1 Pizza0.7 km
- Garmyan0.7 km
- Grandad's Tastee Patties0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.7 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.7 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B210AF · Data under Open Government Licence