Postcode B42 2HH 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 Barr & South Hamstead area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £41,600 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kingsdown Park.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,771 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £41,600 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from B42 2HH.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead near B42 2HH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kingsdown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingsdown Park |
Based on 175 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 | 11 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 103 | £227,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Barr
In the B42 2HH postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 606/608 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Select Convenience Store | Thornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2PW | Walking directions to Select Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Longstone Road, Birmingham, B42 2AB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store | 189 Turnberry Road, Birmingham, B42 2HS | Walking directions to Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.