Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WALSALL ROAD, B42 1ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSALL ROAD, B42 1ES.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B42 1ES 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.

home £195,375 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B42 1ES is a safe, established residential area on Walsall Road, 0.4km from Perry Beaches 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00046881 (shared with 5 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 1ES. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.2%
Asian / British Asian30.2%
Black / African / Caribbean15.5%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Semi-Detached

£ 242,500

1 sales · Mean £ 242,500

Flat

£ 80,750

4 sales · Mean £ 76,625

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

B42 1ES has low crime rates — 23 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 offences71
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order11
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils0.5 km
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Calshot Primary School

Good459 pupils0.6 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding0.8 km
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.8 km
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Whitecrest Primary School

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Grove Vale Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.3 km
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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Sea Garden1.0 km
  • Dessert Hut1.0 km
  • The Towers0.7 km
  • Burger Boi0.8 km
  • Ginger Nuts1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Mijan Balti Hut0.9 km
  • Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre0.5 km
  • Peri Peri Pepper0.9 km
  • G's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Casa de Burrito0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Post Office1.0 km
  • Hamstead Meat Centre Ltd1.0 km
  • The Co Operative Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Gorse Farm Off Licence0.6 km
  • Supershop0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.4 km
  • Great Barr Conservative Club0.6 km
  • The New Bell0.7 km
  • The Scott Arms0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
  • Midlands Co-Op0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.2 km
  • Perry Barr3.3 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.3 km