Postcode B42 1PN 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 67.4 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 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 11,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 of residents in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £41,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from B42 1PN.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead near B42 1PN 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 1PN postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Towers | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EY | |
| 0.5 mi | Beaufort Arms | Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1NP | |
| 0.5 mi | The Garden Gate | Birmingham, B20 1BY |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.