Postcode B42 2HU 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Perry Beeches West is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.8 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 West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,233 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Perry Beeches West is £43,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from B42 2HU.
Perry Beeches West near B42 2HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 2HU postcode area, located within Perry Beeches West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The New Bell | Booths Farm Road, Birmingham, B42 2NX | |
| 0.4 mi | The Towers | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EY | |
| 0.5 mi | The Beeches | Thornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2AE |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.