B20 postcode: what it's like to live there
The B20 district covers Handsworth Wood, Handsworth East, Birchfield West. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in B20
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from B20 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 31 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in B20
- Canterbury Cross Primary School · B20 3AA · Improved significantly (2025) · Top 30% in England
- Cherry Orchard Primary School · B20 2LB · Good (2023) · Bottom 48% in England
- Grestone Academy · B20 1ND · Good (2023) · Bottom 23% in England
- Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) · B20 3LP · Good (2022) · Bottom 29% in England
- Sacred Heart Catholic School · B20 3AE · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 25% in England
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School · B20 3RT · Good (2022)
- St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth · B20 2RW · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 21% in England
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School · B20 2NY · Standards maintained (2025)
- Welford Primary School · B20 2BL · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 30% in England
- Westminster Primary School · B20 3PN · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 49% in England
Secondary schools in B20
- Broadway Academy · B20 3DP · Good (2022) · Bottom 37% in England
- Hamstead Hall Academy · B20 1HL · Good (2024) · Bottom 33% in England
- King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy · B20 2HL · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 38% in England
Fee-paying schools in B20
- Oakbridge School · B20 2HL · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in B20
- Building Blocks Nursery · B20 2LB · Good (Ofsted)
- Busy Little Bees Nursery (Handsworth Wood) · B20 1HU · Good (Ofsted)
- Olive Tree Day Nursery · B20 2JU · Good (Ofsted)
- Tiny Tots Academy · B20 1HD · Good (Ofsted)
- Early years Day Nursery Handsworth · B20 2RA
- Little Smarties Academy Limited · B20 2RE · Good (Ofsted)
- The Cradle Nursery · B20 2JF
- Tiny Steps Community Nursery · B20 3LP · Good (Ofsted)
- Al-Madina Nursery - Aston · B20 3EB · Good (Ofsted)
- Brainology @ Broadway Academy · B20 3DP
GP surgeries in B20
- The Slieve Surgery · B20 2NR
- Hamstead Road Surgery · B20 2QR
Neighbourhoods in B20
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of B20 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood | 29% | £296k | Low | 10 min |
| Handsworth East | 26% | £198k | High | 8 min |
| Birchfield West | 22% | £205k | High | 5 min |
| Birchfield East | 14% | £170k | Very high | 10 min |
| Handsworth South | 4% | £178k | Very high | 5 min |
| Lozells West | 4% | — | Very high | 6 min |
Questions
Where is the B20 postcode?
B20 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Handsworth Wood, Handsworth East, Birchfield West, with 533 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in B20?
The typical home price across B20's neighbourhoods is £205k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in B20?
10 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a B20 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from B20?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 31 minutes.