The B42 1AB postcode is in Birmingham, Birmingham postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the B42 1AB area, explore the B42 1AB Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B42 1AB area, visit the B42 1AB House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | B42 |
| Ward | Perry Barr |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Perry Barr & South Hamstead |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Perry Barr |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Birmingham, Perry Barr |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 8742 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Achieving minorities / Young ethnic communities / Ethnically Diverse Metropolitan Living, while the work-zone classification is Shop until you drop.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Heron Foods - Unit 93, Retailers - Other
Address: Units 1 And 36, One Stop Shopping Centre, Walsall Road, B42 1AB
Asda Stores Ltd, Supermarkets
Address: Units 1 And 36, One Stop Shopping Centre, Walsall Road, B42 1AB
Haji Baba Ltd Asda Store, Other Catering Premises
Address: 1 One Stop Shopping Centre, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, B42 1AB
The nearest places is Perry Barr(0.69 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Perry Barr Rail Station(0.13 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Perry Barr(0.14 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, BirminghamSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | B42 2SY (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)Primary, Good | 4-11 | B20 3LP (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Canterbury Cross Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 3AA (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Broadway AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | B20 3DP (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Prince Albert High SchoolSecondary, None | 11-18 | B42 2TU (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 4-11 | B20 3AE (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Westminster Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 3PN (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Birchfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | B6 6AJ (0.67 mi) | Details |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 3RT (0.78 mi) | Details |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | B20 2NY (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Cherry Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 2LB (0.84 mi) | Details |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, HandsworthPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 2RW (0.88 mi) | Details |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-17 | B6 6JU (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Heathfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B19 1HJ (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is PERRY PARK SURGERY(0.52 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| perry park surgeryActive291-293 walsall road, perry barr, birmingham | 01213564131 | B42 1TY |
| heathfield family centreActiveheathfield family centre, 131-133 heathfield road, handsworth, birmingham | 01214654100 | B19 1HL |
| tower hill partnershipActivetower hill partnership, 433 walsall rd perry barr, birmingham, west midlands | 01214110487 | B42 1BT |
| laurie pike health centreActivethe laurie pike hc, 2 fentham road, aston, birmingham | 01218173560 | B6 6BB |
| al-shafa medical centreActive5-7 little oaks road, aston, birmingham | 08450730390 | B6 6JY |
The population of B421AB is 547 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1834), Between 15 to 24 (1197), and Between 35 to 44 (1190).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is Pakistani with a total of 128 people, followed by Indian with a total of 86.
Regarding education, 129 adults have Does not apply, while 76 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (277), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (230).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Muslim (268), followed by Christian (133).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Full-time students (75) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (66), and Semi-routine occupations (60).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (483), and 220 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1268) and Middle East and Asia (345).