Postcode B42 1SH 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 very high crime levels, with around 224.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £50,290 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,247 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from B42 1SH.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead near B42 1SH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 1 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £454,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £312,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 120 | £227,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 53 | £207,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 14 | £92,500 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £83,000 | £146,500 | £143,500 |
| 2017 | £223,000 | £82,500 | £153,250 | £139,750 |
| 2018 | £267,500 | £95,000 | £164,000 | £148,000 |
| 2019 | £245,995 | £114,384 | £170,000 | £163,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £140,000 | £179,000 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £127,000 | £190,750 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £128,000 | £215,000 | £208,192 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £95,000 | £208,000 | £207,500 |
| 2024 | £310,000 | £85,500 | £227,500 | £218,000 |
| 2025 | £312,000 | £95,500 | £225,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | — | £87,500 | £228,750 | £205,625 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £124 | £180 | £164 |
| 2017 | £184 | £132 | £186 | £174 |
| 2018 | £236 | £266 | £198 | £190 |
| 2019 | £256 | £175 | £209 | £200 |
| 2020 | £271 | £232 | £215 | £216 |
| 2021 | £276 | £236 | £236 | £228 |
| 2022 | £283 | £239 | £263 | £257 |
| 2023 | £329 | £137 | £261 | £264 |
| 2024 | £281 | £143 | £275 | £259 |
| 2025 | £294 | £176 | £275 | £259 |
| 2026 | — | £179 | £282 | £265 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 1SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2025 | 46, Wilnecote Grove, Birmingham, B42 1SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 194, Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1UD | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 162, Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1UD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 55, Glendower Road, Birmingham, B42 1SY | Terraced | Freehold | £284,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 16, Glendower Road, Birmingham, B42 1SP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £257,000 |
In the B42 1SH postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Masala Bazaar Metro | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro |
| 0.4 mi | Perry Barr Grocery | 299 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TY | Walking directions to Perry Barr Grocery |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B42 1SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Hinton
Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026
Morriam Jan
Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B42 1SH records about 225 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around B42 1SH in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 192 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B42 1SH, including Eden Boys' School, Birmingham (Outstanding), Prince Albert High School (Good) and Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B42 1SH is Perry Barr, about 537 m away.
B42 1SH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,247 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B42 1SH is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Hinton (Liberal Democrats) and Morriam Jan (Liberal Democrats).