Postcode B42 2FX is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Barr ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchfield East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 787.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birchfield East is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Park.
Birchfield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 787.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Birchfield East is £32,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from B42 2FX.
Birchfield East near B42 2FX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Perry Park | Large | Walking directions to Perry Park |
Based on 185 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 distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 112 | £226,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Barr
In the B42 2FX postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 3 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2FX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Perry Park Stores | 281 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, B42 2EY | Walking directions to Perry Park Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Epwell Road, Birmingham, B44 8BS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Perry Barr Grocery | 299 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TY | Walking directions to Perry Barr Grocery |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa | College Road, Birmingham, B44 8AP | Walking directions to Nisa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.