Area Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B42 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B42 postcode area.

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Population

25,156

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

B42 has a highly multicultural community character — 53% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 8.4% year-on-year.

home £198,735 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B42 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 399 active and 343 retired postcodes.

The largest share of B42 (52%) is characterised by an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (11%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes B42 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in B42 are around £198k, down 8.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B42 at 287 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B42 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.2%
Asian / British Asian30.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.1%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2968
Shoplifting724
Vehicle crime591
Criminal damage and arson483
Public order464

school Local Schools

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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils
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Beeches Junior School

Good362 pupils
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Beeches Infant School

Good270 pupils
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Calshot Primary School

Good459 pupils
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Priestley Smith School

Outstanding87 pupils
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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils
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Eden Boys' School, Birmingham

Outstanding607 pupils
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Arena Academy

Requires Improvement1047 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Shell Aqueduct
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd
  • Drinks Cabinet
  • Holland & Barrett Ltd
  • Londis/Sian Stores/Premier
  • + 60 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Hotel
  • Travelodge Perry Barr
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Hamstead Social Welfare Club
  • Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club
  • Beaufort Arms
  • Church Tavern
  • The Arthur Robertson
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Burger King
  • Caspian Pizza
  • Chaiiwala One Stop
  • Costa Ltd Unit 36A
  • Dessert Hut
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc
  • Lidl UK GmbH
  • Asda Stores Ltd
  • Asda Stores Ltd
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre
  • Dixy
  • Golden Hill Chinese Takeaway
  • Greggs
  • Hamstead Fish Bar
  • + 24 more