B42 1NX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richmond Croft, 0.6km from Tower Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B42 1NX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, up 15.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 1NX are sourced from Output Area E00046852 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND CROFT, B42 1NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND CROFT, B42 1NX.
230
39
£ 41,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B42 1NX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines B42 1NX — 54% 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 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 1NX. The average age is 39.4. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 158,550
12 sales · Mean £ 153,133
Semi-Detached
£ 167,000
1 sales · Mean £ 167,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1NX has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Dorrington Academy
Ferndale Primary School
Hamstead Junior School
Hamstead Hall Academy
Hamstead Infant School
Calshot Primary School
Grestone Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Beaufort Arms0.1 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Marie's Cafe0.9 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Dessert Hut0.1 km
- Hamstead Hall Academy1.0 km
- The Towers0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.6 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pizza Expert0.5 km
- Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre0.4 km
- Hamstead Fish Bar0.1 km
- Marcos Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
- Peri Peri Pepper0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Acfold Post Office0.8 km
- Hamstead Convenient Store Limited0.2 km
- J & D News0.4 km
- The Baker's Pantry0.6 km
- La Cakery Ltd0.2 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.3 km
- Perry Barr2.6 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B421NX · Data under Open Government Licence