B42 1HU is a safe, established residential area on Old 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, up 9.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00046893 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD WALSALL ROAD, B42 1HU.
291
40
£ 43,600 /yr
49%
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
Cultural diversity defines B42 1HU — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 1HU. 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
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
Terraced
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
Semi-Detached
£ 163,000
8 sales · Mean £ 168,106
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1HU has low crime rates — 20 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
Hamstead Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Cross Lane Convenience JSD0.9 km
- Universal Meat Centre0.6 km
- J R News0.5 km
- Jayshaw Stores0.8 km
- Drinks Cabinet0.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Simla Spice0.6 km
- Sea Garden0.9 km
- Al-Miski Lounge0.7 km
- Full House0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Midlands Co-Op0.9 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Shashi's Desserts0.8 km
- Shika's Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Shanghai House0.5 km
- Lung Wah0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The New Bell0.8 km
- The Scott Arms0.6 km
- Beaufort Arms1.0 km
- Great Barr Conservative Club0.6 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.1 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.3 km
- Perry Barr3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B421HU · Data under Open Government Licence