Postcode B42 2SY is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Barr ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Birchfield East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 785.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birchfield East is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Birchfield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,193 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 785.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Birchfield East is £32,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from B42 2SY.
Birchfield East near B42 2SY 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 2SY postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.