B42 1DW is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Tower Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For families considering a move, B42 1DW represents the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00046990 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B42 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B42 1DW.
400
36
£ 47,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B42 1DW has a highly multicultural community character — 63% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 1DW. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1DW has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Dorrington Academy
Hamstead Hall Academy
Ferndale Primary School
Hamstead Junior School
Grestone Academy
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Hamstead Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Beaufort Arms0.2 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Marie's Cafe0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Badshah Palace Restaurant0.8 km
- Kays Food Services0.3 km
- Sangam 20.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.7 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pizza Expert0.5 km
- Mijan Balti Hut0.8 km
- Sam's0.2 km
- Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre0.7 km
- Hamstead Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.1 km
- Salls Booze0.7 km
- Pl-Bucharest Mini Market0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Spar Supermarket0.1 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.0 km
- Perry Barr2.4 km
- The Hawthorns3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B421DW · Data under Open Government Licence