Postcode B42 2JB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.9 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 0.7 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 moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,250 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches West has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from B42 2JB.
Perry Beeches West near B42 2JB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Turnberry Park | Large | Walking directions to Turnberry 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 2JB postcode area, located within Perry Beeches West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 606/608 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store | 189 Turnberry Road, Birmingham, B42 2HS | Walking directions to Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store |
| 0.4 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.