Postcode B42 2HN 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Perry Beeches East is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Turnberry Park.
Perry Beeches East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,857 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches East has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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 of residents in Perry Beeches East is £40,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from B42 2HN.
Perry Beeches East near B42 2HN has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 205 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 per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £301,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 119 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 68 | £215,500 |
10 years price trend in Perry Barr
In the B42 2HN postcode area, located within Perry Beeches East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Beeches | Thornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2AE | |
| 0.4 mi | The New Bell | Booths Farm Road, Birmingham, B42 2NX | |
| 0.4 mi | The Towers | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EY |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.