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B42 1NA

Perry Barr

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Perry Barr & South Hamstead / Perry Barr / B42 1NA

Overview

Postcode B42 1NA 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 moderate crime levels, with around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £41,600 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
50.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,771 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

50.5%

Approximately 50.5% 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

5/10

The average income of residents in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £41,600 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from B42 1NA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.6 mi

Hamstead (Birmingham)

N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
195
Population density
7,116.8 per km²

Demographics

British
84
43.3%
Pakistani
32
16.49%
Indian
27
13.92%
Other
11
5.67%
Caribbean
10
5.15%
Total population: 194

Housing

Other social rented
46
50.55%
Owns with a mortgage
21
23.08%
Owns outright
18
19.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.49%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.1%
Total households: 91

Property prices in Perry Barr

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)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£301,000
Flats6£97,000
Semi-Detached119£230,000
Terraced68£215,500

10 years price trend in Perry Barr

Schools

In the B42 1NA postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryDorrington AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miNurseryPerry Beeches Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miNot applicablePriestley Smith SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food606/608 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EZ
0.4 miSelect Convenience StoreThornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2PW
0.4 miLondisLongstone Road, Birmingham, B42 2AB

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.