Postcode B42 1QW 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 103.9 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 0.1 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 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 103.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 182 ft away from B42 1QW.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead near B42 1QW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 185 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 | 12 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 112 | £226,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Barr
In the B42 1QW postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 20 Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Chefline Ltd | West Midlands, Birmingham, B42 1DU | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Stores | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Beauchamp Convenience Store | Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1BX | Walking directions to Beauchamp Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.