The B42 1RL postcode is in Birmingham, Birmingham postcode town, within West Midlands, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | B42 |
| Ward | Perry Barr |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Perry Barr & South Hamstead |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| Police Force | West Midlands |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Perry Barr |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Birmingham, Perry Barr |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 8742 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Achieving minorities / Young ethnic communities / Ethnically Diverse Metropolitan Living, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Perry Barr(0.43 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Perry Barr(0.37 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, BirminghamSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | B42 2SY (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)Primary, Good | 4-11 | B20 3LP (0.57 mi) | Details |
| Prince Albert High SchoolSecondary, None | 11-18 | B42 2TU (0.60 mi) | Details |
| Cherry Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 2LB (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Canterbury Cross Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 3AA (0.69 mi) | Details |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | B20 2NY (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Broadway AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | B20 3DP (0.72 mi) | Details |
| Westminster Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 3PN (0.75 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 4-11 | B20 3AE (0.81 mi) | Details |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 3RT (0.83 mi) | Details |
| St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, HandsworthPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 2RW (0.85 mi) | Details |
| Dorrington AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | B42 1QR (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Birchfield Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | B6 6AJ (0.90 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is PERRY PARK SURGERY(0.35 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| perry park surgeryActive291-293 walsall road, perry barr, birmingham | 01213564131 | B42 1TY |
| tower hill partnershipActivetower hill partnership, 433 walsall rd perry barr, birmingham, west midlands | 01214110487 | B42 1BT |
| the slieve surgeryActivethe surgery, 2 the slieve, handsworth wood, birmingham | 01215541812 | B20 2NR |
The population of B421RL is 334 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1834), Between 15 to 24 (1197), and Between 35 to 44 (1190).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is Pakistani with a total of 110 people, followed by Caribbean with a total of 49.
Regarding education, 72 adults have Level 4, while 48 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (277), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (230).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Muslim (149), followed by Christian (103).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (48) followed by Routine occupations (41), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (41).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (483), and 220 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1268) and Middle East and Asia (345).