B42 1JG is a safe, established residential area on Yateley Crescent, 0.1km from Tower Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B42, B42 1JG offers 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. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 1JG are sourced from Output Area E00046904 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YATELEY CRESCENT, B42 1JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YATELEY CRESCENT, B42 1JG.
398
40
£ 43,600 /yr
46%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B42 1JG has a highly multicultural community character — 49% 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 1JG. The average age is 39.6. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 213,800
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
2 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1JG has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Dorrington Academy
Calshot Primary School
Ferndale Primary School
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Arena Academy
Beeches Junior School
Beeches Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Sandhu Supermarket0.6 km
- Lloyds Chemist1.0 km
- Great Barr Wines0.9 km
- Jot's Newsagent & Convenience Store0.8 km
- Pauls Convenience0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The New Bell0.8 km
- Beaufort Arms0.6 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Full House0.9 km
- Marie's Cafe0.6 km
- Subway1.0 km
- The Vape Quarter0.9 km
- Beeches Gold0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.1 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizza Expert0.4 km
- Lung Wah0.6 km
- Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Shanghai Express0.9 km
- Mijan Balti Hut0.2 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.7 km
- Perry Barr2.5 km
- Witton3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B421JG · Data under Open Government Licence