B42 1HL is a safe, established residential area on Dyas Avenue, 0.5km from Tower Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For families considering a move, B42 1HL represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00046902 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DYAS AVENUE, B42 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYAS AVENUE, B42 1HL.
375
35
£ 43,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B42 1HL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B42 1HL spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 1HL. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 178,000
1 sales · Mean £ 178,000
Terraced
£ 134,500
6 sales · Mean £ 175,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1HL has low crime rates — 34 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
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Ferndale Primary School
Dorrington Academy
Calshot Primary School
Hamstead Junior School
Hamstead Infant School
Hamstead Hall Academy
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.5 km
- Pl-Bucharest Mini Market0.5 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Spar Supermarket0.5 km
- Sandhu Supermarket0.1 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Badshah Palace Restaurant0.8 km
- Kays Food Services0.6 km
- Sangam 20.5 km
- Sea Garden0.4 km
- Marie's Cafe1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Mijan Balti Hut0.6 km
- Sam's0.5 km
- Rose Garden0.8 km
- Lung Wah0.5 km
- Pizza Expert0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The New Bell0.9 km
- Beaufort Arms0.5 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.6 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.6 km
- Perry Barr2.8 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B421HL · Data under Open Government Licence