The B42 1SW 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 Asian terraces and flats / Young ethnic communities / Ethnically Diverse Metropolitan Living, while the work-zone classification is Metro suburban distribution industries.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Perry Barr(0.41 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Perry Barr(0.49 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert High SchoolSecondary, None | 11-18 | B42 2TU (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Eden Boys' School, BirminghamSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | B42 2SY (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Cherry Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 2LB (0.71 mi) | Details |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)Primary, Good | 4-11 | B20 3LP (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Broadway AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | B20 3DP (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Dorrington AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | B42 1QR (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Canterbury Cross Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 3AA (0.82 mi) | Details |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | B20 2NY (0.82 mi) | Details |
| Westminster Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | B20 3PN (0.91 mi) | Details |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 4-11 | B20 3AE (0.95 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is PERRY PARK SURGERY(0.18 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 B421SW is 463 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 163 people, followed by Indian with a total of 68.
Regarding education, 112 adults have Does not apply, while 64 have Level 3.
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 (282), followed by Christian (83).
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 Never worked and long-term unemployed (59) followed by Full-time students (53), and Semi-routine occupations (51).
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).