Postcode B42 2FP is located in a major urban area, within the Oscott ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Perry Beeches West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Turnberry Park.
Perry Beeches West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,848 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches West has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from B42 2FP.
Perry Beeches West near B42 2FP 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Turnberry Park | Large | Walking directions to Turnberry Park |
| 0.4 mi | Queslett Park | Large | Walking directions to Queslett Park |
Based on 245 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £19,850 up to £417,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £275,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 135 | £217,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 84 | £211,000 | £279 |
| Flats | 17 | £125,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £274,950 | £75,000 | £132,500 | £130,500 |
| 2017 | £274,725 | £114,000 | £145,000 | £135,500 |
| 2018 | £300,450 | £94,500 | £155,000 | £140,750 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £108,000 | £160,000 | £156,385 |
| 2020 | £262,975 | £110,500 | £161,000 | £151,500 |
| 2021 | £311,250 | £123,000 | £180,000 | £173,000 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £120,000 | £200,000 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £367,000 | £125,000 | £205,500 | £192,000 |
| 2024 | £256,000 | £143,000 | £215,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £302,500 | £125,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £117,500 | £221,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £224 | £128 | £173 | £169 |
| 2017 | £227 | £169 | £181 | £178 |
| 2018 | £242 | £151 | £190 | £189 |
| 2019 | £257 | £169 | £204 | £202 |
| 2020 | £281 | £160 | £214 | £199 |
| 2021 | £263 | £182 | £229 | £222 |
| 2022 | £308 | £194 | £250 | £242 |
| 2023 | £311 | £202 | £265 | £249 |
| 2024 | £291 | £232 | £264 | £257 |
| 2025 | £330 | £214 | £265 | £267 |
| 2026 | £308 | £216 | £276 | £287 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 2FP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 3, Beacon Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2FP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 8, Beacon Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2FP | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 10, Hykeham Close, Birmingham, B42 2JL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £124,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 151, Booths Lane, Birmingham, B42 2AA | Terraced | Freehold | £298,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 181, Booths Lane, Birmingham, B42 2AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the B42 2FP postcode area, located within Perry Beeches West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2FP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store | 189 Turnberry Road, Birmingham, B42 2HS | Walking directions to Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 901 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, B44 8NS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Rowan's | 874 Aldridge Road, Oscott, Birmingham, B44 8NT | Walking directions to Rowan's |
| 0.5 mi | Select Convenience Store | Thornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2PW | Walking directions to Select Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Longstone Road, Birmingham, B42 2AB | Walking directions to Londis |
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 2FP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Geoffrey Green
Oscott - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin James McAuley
Oscott - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B42 2FP records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2FP in Perry Beeches West is £214,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 245 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B42 2FP, including Priestley Smith School (Outstanding), Arena Academy (Requires improvement) and Beeches Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B42 2FP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,848 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 2FP is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Graham Geoffrey Green (Reform UK) and Martin James McAuley (Reform UK).