B21 postcode area
The B21 postcode district spans 8 neighbourhoods (MSOAs) in Birmingham, Sandwell. Area Scores range from 1 to 46 across them.
In summary
There is a sharp split within the B21 district: Handsworth Wood scores 46 out of 100 (#3,686 of 6,856 nationally) while Handsworth South sits at 1 — neighbours on the map, 45 points apart on the index. 7 of the 8 rank in the most-deprived third of England; none reaches the least-deprived third. House prices stretch as far as the scores do: medians run from £158,500 in Winson Green & Gib Heath to £305,000 in Handsworth Wood — a 1.9× gap within the B21 district. Note that the district straddles 2 local authorities — Birmingham and Sandwell — so its neighbourhoods answer to different councils.
| Neighbourhood | Nat. rank | Area score | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth WoodBirmingham | 3,686 | 46 | £305,000 |
| Smethwick North & WestSandwell | 6,092 | 11 | £162,000 |
| Handsworth EastBirmingham | 6,126 | 11 | £185,000 |
| West Bromwich East & Kenrick ParkSandwell | 6,209 | 9 | £197,000 |
| MiddlemoreBirmingham | 6,620 | 3 | £170,000 |
| Winson Green & Gib HeathBirmingham | 6,764 | 1 | £158,500 |
| Handsworth WestBirmingham | 6,771 | 1 | £200,000 |
| Handsworth SouthBirmingham | 6,785 | 1 | £160,000 |
Nearby areas
Postcode districts around B21.
A postcode district overlaps several neighbourhoods, so figures are shown per neighbourhood rather than as a single postcode average — neighbouring areas can differ a lot. Neighbourhood (MSOA) boundaries contain ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.