Postcode B42 1HG 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 Beeches West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Perry Beeches West is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kingsdown Park.
Perry Beeches West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches West has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Perry Beeches West is £43,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B42 1HG.
Perry Beeches West near B42 1HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 205 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,820 up to £465,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £301,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 119 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £215,500 |
10 years price trend in Perry Barr
In the B42 1HG postcode area, located within Perry Beeches West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Beaufort Arms | Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1NP | |
| 0.3 mi | The Towers | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EY | |
| 0.5 mi | The Rise Club | Rear of 280 Perry Wood Road, Birmingham, B42 2BJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.