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 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Perry Beeches West is £43,600 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 59.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Perry Beeches West is £43,600 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.
Based on 205 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 per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £301,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 119 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £215,500 |
10 years 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Calshot Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ferndale Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Whitecrest Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.