Postcode B42 1ST 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 220.6 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 Perry Barr located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Hall Playing Fields.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a very high crime rate, with approximately 220.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 302 ft away from B42 1ST.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead near B42 1ST has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Perry Hall Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Perry Hall Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Perry Park | Large | Walking directions to Perry 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 1ST postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Perry Barr Grocery | 299 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TY | Walking directions to Perry Barr Grocery |
| 0.4 mi | Perry Park Stores | 281 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, B42 2EY | Walking directions to Perry Park Stores |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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.