| Council | Birmingham |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 🎓 Students👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
£175,756
£344,000
£114,398
£229,817
£172,608
Is Handsworth a nice place to live?
Handsworth is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Handsworth?
Handsworth has an average crime rate of 146.5 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Headingley Road and Stockwell Road, as reported by West Midlands Police.
What are the best schools in Handsworth?
Handsworth has 62 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Sandwell Academy, Hargate Primary School, Victoria Park Primary. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth and St John Wall Catholic School. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Handsworth?
Handsworth has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (53%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.