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Handsworth sits north west of Birmingham city centre and has a steady supply of rooms and shared housing. Check the listing details before enquiring.
Handsworth is an established area north west of Birmingham city centre with a good supply of shared houses, HMOs and rooms to rent. It is close to Aston, Perry Barr, Winson Green and Smethwick, so people often look across nearby areas too. People searching in Handsworth are often after affordable rooms or benefit-friendly listings. Signpost shows rent, availability and benefit information on each listing so you can weigh up your options before enquiring.
Across England, official statistics show around 1.34 million households were on local authority housing registers at 31 March 2025. Handsworth is part of Birmingham, where the council manages around 54,000 social homes and Birmingham Choice reports it receives over 500 housing applications a week. Signpost does not replace the council register. It is another way to find and list accommodation.
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