Property profile

255Walsall Road, Perry Barr

Map showing 255, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham

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Estimated sale price

£160,000

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold02 Jul 2025
£13,334Change since last sale: +£145,000 (+1087%)
Annualised change
+778% per yearBirmingham annualised change (other) since 2025: +0.4% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area73 m² / 786 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 1 heated
EPC ratingG
EPC inspection23 Sept 2014

Sales history

DatePriceChange
02 Jul 2025£13,334-88%
06 Oct 2014£110,000-

Local market

Property prices in Perry Barr

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)187
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £247K

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £454,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Barr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£312,000£303
Semi-Detached116£227,000£279
Terraced52£207,250£250
Flats14£92,500£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Barr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£83,000£146,500£143,500
2017£223,000£82,500£153,250£139,750
2018£267,500£95,000£164,000£148,000
2019£245,995£114,384£170,000£163,000
2020£265,000£140,000£179,000£170,000
2021£270,000£127,000£190,750£180,000
2022£275,000£128,000£215,000£208,192
2023£350,000£95,000£208,000£207,500
2024£310,000£85,500£227,500£218,000
2025£312,000£95,500£225,000£210,000
2026£87,500£228,750£205,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Barr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£124£180£164
2017£184£132£186£174
2018£236£266£198£190
2019£256£175£209£200
2020£271£232£215£216
2021£276£236£236£228
2022£283£239£263£257
2023£329£137£261£264
2024£281£143£275£259
2025£294£176£275£259
2026£179£282£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Barr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Barr in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 1TY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 1TY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Oct 2025297, Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TYOtherFreehold£220,000
02 Jul 2025255, Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TYOtherLeasehold£13,334
11 May 2026110, Church Road, Birmingham, B42 2LFDetachedFreehold£200,000
13 Jan 2026Flat 1, Arden Court, 90, Church Road, Birmingham, B42 2LFFlatsLeasehold£85,000
07 Oct 2025108, Church Road, Birmingham, B42 2LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
215, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, BirminghamFreehold72 m²£156,000 (2010)
217 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, BirminghamFreehold104 m²£262,000 (2022)
219, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, BirminghamFreehold88 m²£187,000 (2016)
221, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, BirminghamLeasehold64 m²£80,000 (2009)
223, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, BirminghamFreehold77 m²£255,000 (2022)
225, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, BirminghamFreehold185 m²£65,000 (1999)
227 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, BirminghamFreehold59 m²£110,000 (2003)
229 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, BirminghamFreehold59 m²£129,500 (2010)
255A Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham-56 m²-
261, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, BirminghamFreehold67 m²£200,000 (2006)

Area insights for B42 1TY

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Overview

Postcode B42 1TY is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Barr ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Perry Barr & South Hamstead area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 224.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £50,290 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Perry Hall Playing Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
225
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,247 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £50,290 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from B42 1TY.

Flood risk

No risk

Perry Barr & South Hamstead near B42 1TY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B42 1TY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B42 1TY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPerry Hall Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Perry Hall Playing Fields
0.3 miPerry ParkLargeWalking directions to Perry Park

Area Profile

Population
433
Population density
5,112.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
97.01(+151%)
Shoplifting
66.12(+660%)
Other theft
26.54(+366%)
Public order
24.61(+306%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.82(+75%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
116
26.48%
British
73
16.67%
Indian
41
9.36%
Bangladeshi
38
8.68%
Caribbean
35
7.99%
Total population: 438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
78
22.22%
No qualifications
72
20.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
9.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.55%
Total 16+ residents: 351

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
35.95%
Owns outright
46
30.07%
Owns with a mortgage
40
26.14%
Other social rented
5
3.27%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.27%
Total households: 153

Schools

In the B42 1TY postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B42 1TY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miSecondaryPrince Albert High SchoolFree schools

Good

0.7 miSecondaryEden Boys' School, BirminghamFree schools

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryDorrington AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1TY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B42 1TY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPerry Barr Grocery299 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TYWalking directions to Perry Barr Grocery
0.3 miPerry Park Stores281 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, B42 2EYWalking directions to Perry Park Stores