Postcode B42 2QN is located in a major urban area, within the Oscott ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Perry Beeches East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Beeches East is £49,764 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Perry Beeches East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,183 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches East has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 East is £49,764 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from B42 2QN.
Perry Beeches East near B42 2QN 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 245 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £19,850 up to £417,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £275,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 135 | £217,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 84 | £211,000 | £279 |
| Flats | 17 | £125,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £274,950 | £75,000 | £132,500 | £130,500 |
| 2017 | £274,725 | £114,000 | £145,000 | £135,500 |
| 2018 | £300,450 | £94,500 | £155,000 | £140,750 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £108,000 | £160,000 | £156,385 |
| 2020 | £262,975 | £110,500 | £161,000 | £151,500 |
| 2021 | £311,250 | £123,000 | £180,000 | £173,000 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £120,000 | £200,000 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £367,000 | £125,000 | £205,500 | £192,000 |
| 2024 | £256,000 | £143,000 | £215,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £302,500 | £125,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £117,500 | £221,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £224 | £128 | £173 | £169 |
| 2017 | £227 | £169 | £181 | £178 |
| 2018 | £242 | £151 | £190 | £189 |
| 2019 | £257 | £169 | £204 | £202 |
| 2020 | £281 | £160 | £214 | £199 |
| 2021 | £263 | £182 | £229 | £222 |
| 2022 | £308 | £194 | £250 | £242 |
| 2023 | £311 | £202 | £265 | £249 |
| 2024 | £291 | £232 | £264 | £257 |
| 2025 | £330 | £214 | £265 | £267 |
| 2026 | £308 | £216 | £276 | £287 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 2QN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2025 | 386, Beeches Road, Birmingham, B42 2QN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 291, Beeches Road, Birmingham, B42 2QR | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 51, Vicarage Close, Birmingham, B42 2QU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £112,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 16, Somercotes Road, Birmingham, B42 2JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £263,500 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 8, Somercotes Road, Birmingham, B42 2JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £307,500 |
In the B42 2QN postcode area, located within Perry Beeches East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 901 Aldridge Road, Birmingham, B44 8NS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Longstone Road, Birmingham, B42 2AB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Rowan's | 874 Aldridge Road, Oscott, Birmingham, B44 8NT | Walking directions to Rowan's |
| 0.3 mi | Select Convenience Store | Thornbridge Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2PW | Walking directions to Select Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Cheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store | 156 Old Oscott Lane, Birmingham, B44 8TS | Walking directions to Cheers - Off Licence and Convenience Store |
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 2QN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Geoffrey Green
Oscott - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin James McAuley
Oscott - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B42 2QN records about 65 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around B42 2QN in Perry Beeches East is £214,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 245 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B42 2QN, including Glenmead Primary School (Good), Perry Beeches Nursery School (Good) and Beeches Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B42 2QN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,183 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B42 2QN is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Graham Geoffrey Green (Reform UK) and Martin James McAuley (Reform UK).