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.
YATELEY AVENUE, B42 1JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YATELEY AVENUE, B42 1JJ.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Calshot Primary School
Ferndale Primary School
Dorrington Academy
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Arena Academy
Beeches Junior School
Beeches Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The New Bell0.7 km
- Beaufort Arms0.6 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.5 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.3 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B421JJ · Data under Open Government Licence