Postcode B42 2JQ 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 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Perry Beeches West is £51,699 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Perry Beeches West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,389 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches West has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 per household in Perry Beeches West is £51,699 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from B42 2JQ.
Perry Beeches West near B42 2JQ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
Based on 183 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 | £312,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £83,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 109 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £212,500 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Barr
In the B42 2JQ postcode area, located within Perry Beeches West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer | 939 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TN | Walking directions to Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 936 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Meat Centre | Newton Road, Sandwell, B43 6BN | Walking directions to Meat Centre |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Birmingham Road, Sandwell, B43 6NR | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Great Barr News & Booze | Birmingham Road, Sandwell, B43 6NR | Walking directions to Great Barr News & Booze |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.