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B42 2NE

Perry Avenue

Perry Barr

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Detailed insights for B42 2NE

Overview

Postcode B42 2NE 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 average crime levels, with around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £50,290 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Perry Hall Playing Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Perry Barr & South Hamstead has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £50,290 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B42 2NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Perry Barr & South Hamstead near B42 2NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B42 2NE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr
0.9 mi

Hamstead (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B42 2NE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPerry Hall Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Perry Hall Playing Fields
0.4 miPerry ParkLargeWalking directions to Perry Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
1,806.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.2(-25%)
Vehicle crime
6.74(+4%)
Other theft
5.05(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.49(-58%)
Burglary
4.49(+11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
67
22.41%
Bangladeshi
58
19.4%
British
46
15.38%
Caribbean
34
11.37%
African
21
7.02%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
31.42%
No qualifications
66
29.2%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
44.9%
Owns outright
25
25.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
23.47%
Other social rented
4
4.08%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.04%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Perry Barr

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)192
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £245K

Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £454,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Barr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£312,000£303
Semi-Detached120£227,000£279
Terraced53£207,000£251
Flats14£92,500£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Barr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£83,000£146,500£143,500
2017£223,000£82,500£153,250£139,750
2018£267,500£95,000£164,000£148,000
2019£245,995£114,384£170,000£163,000
2020£265,000£140,000£179,000£170,000
2021£270,000£127,000£190,750£180,000
2022£275,000£128,000£215,000£208,192
2023£350,000£95,000£208,000£207,500
2024£310,000£85,500£227,500£218,000
2025£312,000£95,500£225,000£210,000
2026£87,500£228,750£205,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Barr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£124£180£164
2017£184£132£186£174
2018£236£266£198£190
2019£256£175£209£200
2020£271£232£215£216
2021£276£236£236£228
2022£283£239£263£257
2023£329£137£261£264
2024£281£143£275£259
2025£294£176£275£259
2026£179£282£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Barr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Barr in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 2NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 2NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202524, Perry Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2NFSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
30 Sept 202566, Crantock Road, Birmingham, B42 1RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£258,000
06 Mar 202627, Crantock Road, Birmingham, B42 1RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
31 Oct 202533, Dewsbury Grove, Birmingham, B42 2NBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
12 Jun 2026126, Glendower Road, Birmingham, B42 1STSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the B42 2NE postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B42 2NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryDorrington AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryCherry Orchard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B42 2NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPerry Barr Grocery299 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TYWalking directions to Perry Barr Grocery

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B42 2NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Hinton

Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Morriam Jan

Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardPerry BarrE05011160
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Perry Barr & South HamsteadE02001850
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 024DE01009241
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B42 2NE

Is B42 2NE (Perry Barr & South Hamstead) safe?

The area around B42 2NE records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near B42 2NE?

The median sale price around B42 2NE in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 192 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B42 2NE?

There are 8 schools close to B42 2NE, including Dorrington Academy (Outstanding), Cherry Orchard Primary School (Good) and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B42 2NE?

The closest station to B42 2NE is Perry Barr, about 1,148 m away.

How deprived is the area around B42 2NE?

B42 2NE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,300 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B42 2NE (Perry Barr & South Hamstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B42 2NE is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Hinton (Liberal Democrats) and Morriam Jan (Liberal Democrats).