Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

YATELEY AVENUE, B42 1JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YATELEY AVENUE, B42 1JJ.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B42 1JJ — 49% 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 down 24.4% year-on-year.

home £344,400 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B42 1JJ is a safe, established residential area on Yateley Avenue, 0.3km from Tower Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

For serious buyers, B42 1JJ is 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. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, down 24.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 1JJ are sourced from Output Area E00046904 (shared with 6 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 1JJ. 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

White / British33.8%
Asian / British Asian48.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

7 sales · Mean £ 282,571

Terraced

£ 212,000

1 sales · Mean £ 212,000

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

B42 1JJ has low crime rates — 40 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.

Shoplifting101
Violence and sexual offences88
Vehicle crime19
Burglary14
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding0.4 km
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Calshot Primary School

Good459 pupils0.8 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils0.8 km
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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils0.8 km
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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils1.1 km
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Arena Academy

Requires Improvement1047 pupils1.2 km
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Beeches Junior School

Good362 pupils1.2 km
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Beeches Infant School

Good270 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Sandhu Supermarket0.4 km
  • Great Barr Wines0.8 km
  • Jot's Newsagent & Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Pauls Convenience0.8 km
  • Appleton News and Off Licence0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The New Bell0.7 km
  • Beaufort Arms0.6 km
  • Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Full House0.8 km
  • Marie's Cafe0.7 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Beeches Gold0.9 km
  • Badshah Palace Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Midlands Co-Op0.3 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Pizza Expert0.6 km
  • Lung Wah0.4 km
  • Mijan Balti Hut0.3 km
  • Sam's0.7 km
  • Bays Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead0.7 km
  • Perry Barr2.7 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.9 km