Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CEDARWOOD CROFT, B42 1HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CEDARWOOD CROFT, B42 1HS.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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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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8/10
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Area Character

B42 1HS has a highly multicultural community character — 47% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B42 1HS is a safe, established residential area on Cedarwood Croft, 0.4km from Perry Beaches in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

For families considering a move, B42 1HS represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 1HS are sourced from Output Area E00046893 (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 1HS. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.3%
Asian / British Asian20.8%
Black / African / Caribbean13.8%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 192,500

11 sales · Mean £ 195,545

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

B42 1HS has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences81
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime21
Public order11
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils0.4 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding0.5 km
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Calshot Primary School

Good459 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Whitecrest Primary School

Good204 pupils1.1 km
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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils1.2 km
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Hamstead Infant School

Good220 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Sandhu Supermarket0.3 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Gorse Farm News & Wines0.7 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The New Bell0.7 km
  • The Scott Arms0.8 km
  • Beaufort Arms0.8 km
  • Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.2 km
  • Great Barr Conservative Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Al-Miski Lounge0.8 km
  • Full House0.9 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Simla Spice0.8 km
  • Kays Food Services0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Newton Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Rose Garden0.7 km
  • Lung Wah0.3 km
  • Kin0.9 km
  • Perico0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Midlands Co-Op0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.0 km
  • Perry Barr3.2 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.4 km