Postcode B42 1AA 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. The average income per household in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £50,290 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £50,290 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from B42 1AA.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead near B42 1AA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 0.9 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £214,250 in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,820 up to £454,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £310,000 | £3,164 |
| Flats | 13 | £93,000 | £1,897 |
| Semi-Detached | 114 | £226,000 | £3,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £205,000 | £2,669 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Barr
In the B42 1AA postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heron Foods | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Masala Bazaar Metro | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | International Supermarket | 305 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BX | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B42 1AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Hinton
Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026
Morriam Jan
Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.