Postcode B42 2AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Oscott ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Perry Beeches East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Perry Beeches East is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Park.
Perry Beeches East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches East has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 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 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Perry Beeches East is £40,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from B42 2AJ.
Perry Beeches East near B42 2AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 226 recent sales, the median property price is £202,750 in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £367,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £136,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 132 | £205,750 |
| Terraced | 79 | £205,000 |
10 years price trend in Oscott
In the B42 2AJ postcode area, located within Perry Beeches East, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Beeches | Thornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2AE | |
| 0.3 mi | Drakes Drum | Aldridge Road, Birmingham, B44 8TR | |
| 0.4 mi | The Golden Hind | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, B44 8HN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.