Postcode B42 2PF 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Beeches West is £51,699 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Turnberry Park.
Perry Beeches West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches West has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from B42 2PF.
Perry Beeches West near B42 2PF 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Turnberry Park | Large | Walking directions to Turnberry Park |
Based on 187 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £312,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 116 | £227,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 52 | £207,250 | £250 |
| Flats | 14 | £92,500 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 2PF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2025 | 113, Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, B42 2PF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £324,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 62, Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, B42 2PQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 66, Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, B42 2PQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 168, Calshot Road, Birmingham, B42 2BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £216,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 143, Queslett Road, Birmingham, B43 6DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £398,000 |
In the B42 2PF 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 2PF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store | 189 Turnberry Road, Birmingham, B42 2HS | Walking directions to Paul's Offlicence & Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer | 939 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TN | Walking directions to Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer |
| 0.4 mi | Booths Farm Local Off Licence And Convenience Store | 18 Booths Farm Road, Birmingham, B42 2NH | Walking directions to Booths Farm Local Off Licence And Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 936 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Meat Centre | Newton Road, Sandwell, B43 6BN | Walking directions to Meat Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B42 2PF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Hinton
Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026
Morriam Jan
Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B42 2PF records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around B42 2PF in Perry Beeches West is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B42 2PF, including Calshot Primary School (Good), Whitecrest Primary School (Good) and Holy Name Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B42 2PF is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1,572 m away.
B42 2PF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,313 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B42 2PF 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).