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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Perry Beeches East is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Perry Beeches East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Perry Beeches East is £40,000 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 248 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £130,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 139 | £209,000 |
| Terraced | 89 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Oscott
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.