B42 1EA is a safe, established residential area on Old Walsall Road, 0.8km from Tower Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Handsworth Wood ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For families considering a move, B42 1EA represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00046993 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1EA.
370
39
£ 47,600 /yr
45%
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 1EA has a highly multicultural community character — 58% 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 1EA. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1EA has low crime rates — 34 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
Dorrington Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Hamstead Hall Academy
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Grestone Academy
Ferndale Primary School
Hamstead Junior School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.3 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Great Barr Butchers Ltd0.5 km
- Handsworth Wood Convenience Store0.9 km
- The Co Operative Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hamstead Social Welfare Club1.0 km
- Beaufort Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Dessert Hut0.4 km
- Hamstead Hall Academy0.9 km
- The Towers1.0 km
- First Class Grill0.3 km
- The Garden Gate0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.1 km
- Midlands Co-Op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Hamstead Fish Bar0.4 km
- Marcos Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
- Peri Peri Pepper0.9 km
- Take a Bite0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.2 km
- Perry Barr2.3 km
- The Hawthorns3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B421EA · Data under Open Government Licence