Postcode B42 1TA 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 230.2 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 Perry Barr located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 230.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £41,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from B42 1TA.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead near B42 1TA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
Based on 175 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 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 103 | £227,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Barr
In the B42 1TA postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1TA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.