Postcode B42 1LQ 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 high crime levels, with around 89.7 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 Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from B42 1LQ.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead near B42 1LQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 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 1LQ postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 606/608 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 20 Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Stores | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Chefline Ltd | West Midlands, Birmingham, B42 1DU | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
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.