B42 1DG is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Tower Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For families considering a move, B42 1DG represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00046863 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B42 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B42 1DG.
274
36
£ 41,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B42 1DG 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
63% of B42 1DG's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 1DG. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1DG has low crime rates — 42 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
Dorrington Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Hamstead Hall Academy
Grestone Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Ferndale Primary School
Hamstead Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Vape Quarter0.9 km
- Dessert Hut0.6 km
- The Towers0.9 km
- First Class Grill0.4 km
- The Garden Gate0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.4 km
- Best One0.3 km
- Great Barr Butchers Ltd0.2 km
- Handsworth Wood Convenience Store0.8 km
- The Co Operative Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.3 km
- Midlands Co-Op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Hamstead Fish Bar0.5 km
- Marcos Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
- Peri Peri Pepper0.8 km
- Take a Bite0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Beaufort Arms0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.4 km
- Perry Barr2.0 km
- Witton3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B421DG · Data under Open Government Licence