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B42 2EJ

Foden Road

Perry Barr

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Detailed insights for B42 2EJ

Overview

Postcode B42 2EJ 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 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Turnberry Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Perry Beeches West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,547 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Perry Beeches West has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Perry Beeches West is £51,699 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from B42 2EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Perry Beeches West near B42 2EJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B42 2EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Hamstead (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B42 2EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTurnberry ParkLargeWalking directions to Turnberry Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
7,088 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.71(-15%)
Vehicle crime
5.13(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.49(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.57(-65%)
Public order
1.28(-79%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
47.92%
Indian
40
12.78%
Caribbean
23
7.35%
African
21
6.71%
Bangladeshi
16
5.11%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
36.33%
No qualifications
45
17.58%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
38.24%
Owns outright
45
33.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.24%
Other social rented
16
11.76%
Social rents from council
3
2.21%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Perry Barr

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)187
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £247K

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.

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-Detached116£227,000£279
Terraced52£207,250£250
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 2EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 2EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2026238, Foden Road, Birmingham, B42 2EJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£228,500
20 May 2026216, Foden Road, Birmingham, B42 2EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,250
08 May 2026262, Foden Road, Birmingham, B42 2EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
12 Mar 2026249, Foden Road, Birmingham, B42 2EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
08 Aug 2025183, Foden Road, Birmingham, B42 2EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£283,500

Schools

In the B42 2EJ postcode area, located within Perry Beeches West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B42 2EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCalshot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryFerndale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B42 2EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBooths Farm Local Off Licence And Convenience Store18 Booths Farm Road, Birmingham, B42 2NHWalking directions to Booths Farm Local Off Licence And Convenience Store
0.3 miPaul's Offlicence & Convenience Store189 Turnberry Road, Birmingham, B42 2HSWalking directions to Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food606/608 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EZWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miIceland936 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TQWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miScott Arms Off Licence & Grocer939 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TNWalking directions to Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer

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 2EJ, 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 WestE02001842
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 016DE01009246
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B42 2EJ

Is B42 2EJ (Perry Beeches West) safe?

The area around B42 2EJ records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near B42 2EJ?

The median sale price around B42 2EJ in Perry Beeches West is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B42 2EJ?

There are 15 schools close to B42 2EJ, including Calshot Primary School (Good), St Mark's Catholic Primary School and Ferndale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B42 2EJ?

The closest station to B42 2EJ is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1,195 m away.

How deprived is the area around B42 2EJ?

B42 2EJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,547 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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