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.
WALSALL ROAD, B42 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSALL ROAD, B42 1ES.
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£ 43,600 /yr
41%
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ferndale Primary School
Calshot Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Whitecrest Primary School
Hamstead Junior School
Grove Vale Primary School
Perry Beeches Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B421ES · Data under Open Government Licence