B42 1HN is a safe, established residential area on Dyas Avenue, 0.6km from Hamstead in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For families considering a move, B42 1HN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 1HN are sourced from Output Area E00046902 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DYAS AVENUE, B42 1HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYAS AVENUE, B42 1HN.
375
35
£ 43,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B42 1HN 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
No single demographic signal dominates B42 1HN — age 35, 70% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1HN. 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
£ 162,000
1 sales · Mean £ 162,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1HN has low crime rates — 39 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
Hamstead Junior School
Calshot Primary School
Dorrington Academy
Hamstead Infant School
Hamstead Hall Academy
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Sandhu Supermarket0.0 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Gorse Farm News & Wines0.7 km
- Nisa1.0 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The New Bell0.9 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.1 km
- Beaufort Arms0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Rose Garden0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Mijan Balti Hut0.7 km
- Sam's0.5 km
- Shanghai House0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Badshah Palace Restaurant0.9 km
- Kays Food Services0.6 km
- Sangam 20.6 km
- Sea Garden0.4 km
- Dessert Hut0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
- Midlands Co-Op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.7 km
- Perry Barr2.9 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B421HN · Data under Open Government Licence