Postcode B42 2BN 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 West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Perry Beeches West is £51,699 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Turnberry Park.
Perry Beeches West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,166 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.0% 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 per household in Perry Beeches West is £51,699 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from B42 2BN.
Perry Beeches West near B42 2BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Turnberry Park | Large | Walking directions to Turnberry 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 2BN postcode area, located within Perry Beeches West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store | 189 Turnberry Road, Birmingham, B42 2HS | Walking directions to Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 936 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer | 939 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TN | Walking directions to Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer |
| 0.5 mi | Meat Centre | Newton Road, Sandwell, B43 6BN | Walking directions to Meat Centre |
| 0.5 mi | ALDI | Birmingham Road, Sandwell, B43 6NR | Walking directions to ALDI |
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.