Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B42 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B42 1BT.

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Population

441

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

48% of B42 1BT's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B42 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Perry Barr in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00046853 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 1BT. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.0%
Asian / British Asian48.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.8%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B42 1BT has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Vehicle crime18
Other theft14
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils0.7 km
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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils1.0 km
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Priestley Smith School

Outstanding87 pupils1.2 km
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Beeches Junior School

Good362 pupils1.2 km
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Beeches Infant School

Good270 pupils1.2 km
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Arena Academy

Requires Improvement1047 pupils1.2 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding1.3 km
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Cherry Orchard Primary School

Good465 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Beeches Gold0.9 km
  • The Vape Quarter0.1 km
  • Back Straight Stand Alexander Stadium0.3 km
  • Caspian Pizza0.7 km
  • The Beeches0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Great Barr Butchers Ltd0.8 km
  • The Co Operative Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Allsorts0.7 km
  • Jot's Newsagent & Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Bays Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Marcos Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Peri Peri Pepper0.8 km
  • Twin Pizza0.7 km
  • Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club1.0 km
  • Church Tavern1.0 km
  • The Tennis Court0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midlands Co-Op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.2 km
  • Perry Barr1.7 km
  • Witton2.8 km