Postcode B42 2RL 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 West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Perry Beeches West is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Turnberry Park.
Perry Beeches West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,233 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Beeches West has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.0% 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 West is £43,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from B42 2RL.
Perry Beeches West near B42 2RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Oscott area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £367,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 125 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £202,000 |
10 years price trend in Oscott
In the B42 2RL postcode area, located within Perry Beeches West, there are 10 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.