Postcode B42 2TN is located in a major urban area, within the Aston 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 184.7 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Birchfield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 184.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from B42 2TN.
Birchfield East near B42 2TN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 0.6 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Aston
In the B42 2TN postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 2TN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | International Supermarket | 305 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3BX | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Bismillah Supermarket | 273 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3DD | Walking directions to Bismillah Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Masala Bazaar Metro | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.