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B42 2AT

Curbar Road

Perry Barr

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Overview

Postcode B42 2AT 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 Beeches East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Beeches East is £49,764 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Perry Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Perry Beeches East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Perry Beeches East has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Perry Beeches East is £49,764 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from B42 2AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Perry Beeches East near B42 2AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B42 2AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPerry ParkLargeWalking directions to Perry Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
8,979 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.4(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.83(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.14(-16%)
Other theft
4.1(-28%)
Vehicle crime
4.1(-37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
65.89%
Caribbean
25
8.36%
Indian
21
7.02%
Irish
13
4.35%
Other White
13
4.35%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.9%
Level 3 (A level)
51
21.07%
No qualifications
45
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
18.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.81%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
44.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
26.98%
Owns outright
31
24.6%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Perry Barr

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)192
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £245K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Barr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£312,000£303
Semi-Detached120£227,000£279
Terraced53£207,000£251
Flats14£92,500£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Barr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Barr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Barr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Barr in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 2AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 2AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202511, Curbar Road, Birmingham, B42 2ATTerracedLeasehold£185,000
19 Mar 202652, Curbar Road, Birmingham, B42 2AUTerracedLeasehold£205,000
25 Mar 202564, Curbar Road, Birmingham, B42 2AUTerracedFreehold£195,000
11 Dec 202578, Sterndale Road, Birmingham, B42 2ASTerracedLeasehold£197,500
24 Sept 202556, Sterndale Road, Birmingham, B42 2ASTerracedLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the B42 2AT postcode area, located within Perry Beeches East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B42 2AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNurseryPerry Beeches Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miNot applicablePriestley Smith SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryBeeches Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B42 2AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisLongstone Road, Birmingham, B42 2ABWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSelect Convenience StoreThornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2PWWalking directions to Select Convenience Store
0.5 miPerry Barr Grocery299 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TYWalking directions to Perry Barr Grocery

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B42 2AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Hinton

Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Morriam Jan

Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardPerry BarrE05011160
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Perry Beeches EastE02001845
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 019AE01009234
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B42 2AT

Is B42 2AT (Perry Beeches East) safe?

The area around B42 2AT records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near B42 2AT?

The median sale price around B42 2AT in Perry Beeches East is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 192 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B42 2AT?

There are 13 schools close to B42 2AT, including Perry Beeches Nursery School (Good), Priestley Smith School (Outstanding) and Beeches Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B42 2AT?

B42 2AT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B42 2AT (Perry Beeches East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B42 2AT 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).