Hamstead Hill is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B20 1BN is located in the Handsworth Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hamstead Hill, Birmingham, B20 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B20 1DL, B20 1BP, B20 1DJ, B20 1LA, B20 1BT, B20 1BL, B20 1BF, B20 1DG, B20 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B20 1BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B20 1BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 31.7% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 52.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 46.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 19.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 43.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3.2% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 42.1% | 42.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 39.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 11.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 5.8% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 24.3% | 18.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -62.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 67% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 67% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.1% | 22.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.6% | 67% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 24.9% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 1.8% | -24.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.6% | 37.2% | -25.6% |
| Christian | 21.1% | 46.2% | -25.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Sikh | 33.4% | 0.9% | 32.5% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamstead Hill was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Handsworth Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamstead Hill has the 11th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Handsworth Wood and the 603rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Hamstead Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2020-08-06 | £1,037,127 |
| 29A Hamstead Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2019-07-24 | £1,201,430 |
| 33 Hamstead Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-05-17 | £169,006 |
| 31 Hamstead Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2006-10-13 | £778,571 |
| 37 Hamstead Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2001-07-06 | £398,042 |
B20 1BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grestone Academy Grestone Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1ND | 2out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 4out of 4 | 979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Avenue Road , Handsworth B21 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 4,775 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Grill | 12 Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham | 541 yd | |
| The Garden Gate | The New Garden Gate, 113 Hamstead Hill | 586 yd | |
| Mr Singh's Pizza | 103 Cornwall Road, Handsworth Wood | 860 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 2 Stockwell Road, Birmingham | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Wood Bowling Club | Devonshire Road, Birmingham | 702 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Hamstead Campus, Mitton Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ak Kebab House | 164 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood | 930 yd | |
| Minhs Chinese Takeaway | 26 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 993 yd | |
| Omni Sweet Centre | 10 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 993 yd | |
| Niceness Jerk and Grill | 18 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 993 yd | |
| Love Peri Peri | 18 College Road, Handsworth Wood | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziz Supermarket | 41-43 Coopers Road, Birmingham | 516 yd | |
| Caterchoice Foodservice | Hamstead Trading Estate, Austin Way | 763 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, Old Walsall Road | 864 yd | |
| Delton Foods | 10 Church Lane, Handsworth Wood | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Site HAMSTEAD HILL | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Handsworth Golf Club SUNNINGDALE CLOSE | golf, squash courts | 889 yd |
| Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy CHURCH LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| St Andrews Sports & Community Centre COLLEGE ROAD | 1,023 yd | |
| Dorrington Academy DORRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 236 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.