Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WALSALL ROAD, B42 1ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSALL ROAD, B42 1ER.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B42 1ER — 58% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B42 1ER is a safe, established residential area on Walsall Road, 0.5km from Perry Beaches in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

For families considering a move, B42 1ER represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00046881 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 1ER. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.2%
Asian / British Asian30.2%
Black / African / Caribbean15.5%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 260,000

5 sales · Mean £ 230,800

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B42 1ER has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Shoplifting37
Vehicle crime18
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Calshot Primary School

Good459 pupils0.6 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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Whitecrest Primary School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding1.0 km
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Grove Vale Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.2 km
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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • The Co Operative Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Gorse Farm Off Licence0.6 km
  • Supershop0.4 km
  • Great Barr Wines0.8 km
  • Pauls Convenience0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.6 km
  • Great Barr Conservative Club0.4 km
  • The New Bell0.8 km
  • The Scott Arms0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Towers0.9 km
  • Burger Boi0.6 km
  • Ginger Nuts0.9 km
  • Al-Miski Lounge0.5 km
  • Full House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre0.7 km
  • G's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Casa de Burrito0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.4 km
  • Lung Wah0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.4 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.2 km
  • Perry Barr3.5 km