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Takeaways| Council | Birmingham |
| Crime Rate | High for a West Midlands suburb 66% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 🎓 Students👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Handsworth is £202,378, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Handsworth house price trends over the last 30 years.
£202,378
£360,000
£106,500
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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 a high crime rate for a West Midlands suburb, with around 124 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 66% above the national average, and 44% above the West Midlands average.
What are the best schools in Handsworth?
Handsworth has 65 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include King Edward VI Handsworth School, King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy, Nishkam Primary School Birmingham. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth and St John Wall Catholic School. Note: 2 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.