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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £41,600 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Hall Playing Fields.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Barr & South Hamstead has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Perry Barr & South Hamstead is £41,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B42 2NE.
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.
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £16,385 up to £465,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £66,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 112 | £231,500 |
| Terraced | 67 | £220,000 |
10 years price trend in Perry Barr
In the B42 2NE postcode area, located within Perry Barr & South Hamstead, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.