Postcode B42 1JU 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 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Perry Beeches West is £51,699 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 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 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 per household in Perry Beeches West is £51,699 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B42 1JU.
Perry Beeches West near B42 1JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kingsdown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingsdown Park |
Based on 183 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 distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £312,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £83,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 109 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £212,500 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Barr
In the B42 1JU postcode area, located within Perry Beeches West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 606/608 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Stores | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | BAL Super Store | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LT | Walking directions to BAL Super Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.