B42 2AT is a safe, established residential area on Curbar Road, 0.7km from Perry Beeches in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For families considering a move, B42 2AT represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 2AT are sourced from Output Area E00046851 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CURBAR ROAD, B42 2AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CURBAR ROAD, B42 2AT.
299
39
£ 40,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B42 2AT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
B42 2AT is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 23.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 2AT. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 168,500
2 sales · Mean £ 168,500
Terraced
£ 165,000
9 sales · Mean £ 165,722
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 2AT has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Priestley Smith School
Arena Academy
Beeches Junior School
Beeches Infant School
Greenholm Primary School
Glenmead Primary School
Dorrington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Cakes 4 U By Julz0.6 km
- Greenholm News0.8 km
- Londis/Sian Stores/Premier0.2 km
- Post Office Counters Ltd0.9 km
- Select Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Badshah Palace Restaurant0.8 km
- Birchfield Harriers0.3 km
- Gmac Catering0.4 km
- Good Fillas0.9 km
- The Boars Head World Buffet0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Mijan Balti Hut1.0 km
- Shah Balti Express0.6 km
- Smashed burg420.9 km
- Bays Fish Bar0.3 km
- Happy House Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club0.9 km
- Church Tavern0.9 km
- The Tennis Court0.9 km
- Drakes Drum1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midlands Co-Op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.6 km
- Perry Barr1.9 km
- Witton2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B422AT · Data under Open Government Licence