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B42 2DN

Longstone Road

Perry Barr

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Overview

Postcode B42 2DN 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 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.9%
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 15,614 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Perry Beeches East has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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 8 ft away from B42 2DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Perry Beeches East near B42 2DN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B42 2DN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hamstead (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
8,273.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.47(-37%)
Public order
7.08(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.44(-12%)
Vehicle crime
4.51(-31%)
Other theft
3.22(-43%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
60.79%
Caribbean
28
10.07%
Indian
27
9.71%
African
13
4.68%
Pakistani
9
3.24%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
26.9%
Level 3 (A level)
42
21.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
16.75%
No qualifications
32
16.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.2%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
44.44%
Owns outright
36
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
19.44%
Other social rented
2
1.85%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

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 2DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 2DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202515, Edale Road, Birmingham, B42 2DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£179,950
20 Feb 202637, Rowdale Road, Birmingham, B42 2DGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£235,500
09 Jan 202655, Rowdale Road, Birmingham, B42 2DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
31 Jul 202518, Rowdale Road, Birmingham, B42 2DGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000
08 Dec 2025143, Tideswell Road, Birmingham, B42 2DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the B42 2DN postcode area, located within Perry Beeches East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeeches Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryArena AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B42 2DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSelect Convenience StoreThornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2PWWalking directions to Select Convenience Store
0.2 miLondisLongstone Road, Birmingham, B42 2ABWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food606/608 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EZWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 2DN, 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 019BE01009236
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B42 2DN

Is B42 2DN (Perry Beeches East) safe?

The area around B42 2DN records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2DN?

The median sale price around B42 2DN 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 2DN?

There are 13 schools close to B42 2DN, including Perry Beeches Nursery School (Good), Beeches Infant School (Good) and Arena Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B42 2DN?

The closest station to B42 2DN is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1,277 m away.

How deprived is the area around B42 2DN?

B42 2DN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,614 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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