Postcode B42 2BS 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Beeches West is £51,699 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Perry Beeches West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches West has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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.
The average income per household in Perry Beeches West is £51,699 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from B42 2BS.
Perry Beeches West near B42 2BS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
Based on 187 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £312,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 116 | £227,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 52 | £207,250 | £250 |
| Flats | 14 | £92,500 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 2BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 61, Calshot Road, Birmingham, B42 2BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 8, Calshot Road, Birmingham, B42 2BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £229,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 82, Calshot Road, Birmingham, B42 2BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 20, The Rise, Birmingham, B42 2BP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £149,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 20, The Rise, Birmingham, B42 2BP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £149,000 |
In the B42 2BS postcode area, located within Perry Beeches West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer | 939 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TN | Walking directions to Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 936 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Meat Centre | Newton Road, Sandwell, B43 6BN | Walking directions to Meat Centre |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Birmingham Road, Sandwell, B43 6NR | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Great Barr News & Booze | Birmingham Road, Sandwell, B43 6NR | Walking directions to Great Barr News & Booze |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B42 2BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Hinton
Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026
Morriam Jan
Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B42 2BS records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around B42 2BS in Perry Beeches West is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B42 2BS, including Calshot Primary School (Good), Whitecrest Primary School (Good) and Holy Name Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B42 2BS is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1,411 m away.
B42 2BS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,313 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B42 2BS 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).