B20 house prices and areas
B20 covers Birchfield, Handsworth Wood and Holyhead in Birmingham. Here is what homes actually sold for: every standard sale HM Land Registry recorded from January 2025 to September 2026.
Prices by property type
Medians are shown where there were at least 10 sales of that type.
50 sales
97 sales
91 sales
20 sales
Sales by year
| Year | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 164 | £237,500 |
| 2026 (so far) | 94 | £256,500 |
A part-year and a small mix shift (say, more flats sold this year) can move a median without any change in what homes are worth, so treat year-to-year differences with care.
New builds and leasehold
0% of B20 sales were new builds and 17.8% were leasehold. Most sales here were freehold, which usually means houses.
Areas in B20
Nearby postcodes
Questions about B20
What is the average house price in B20?
The median sale price in B20 was £250,000 across 258 recorded sales from January 2025 to September 2026 (HM Land Registry). Half of sales were between £175,000 and £320,000.
Which areas are in the B20 postcode?
Boroughly's area guides in B20 cover Birchfield, Handsworth Wood and Holyhead. Postcode districts don't follow neighbourhood names exactly, so a street can sit in B20 but feel part of a neighbouring area.
What type of property sells most in B20?
Semi-detached homes were the most common sale (97 of 258). Flats had the lowest median, at £101,000. 17.8% of sales were leasehold and 0% were new builds.