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.
WALSALL ROAD, B42 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSALL ROAD, B42 1ER.
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40
£ 43,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Calshot Primary School
Ferndale Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Whitecrest Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Grove Vale Primary School
Hamstead Junior School
Perry Beeches Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B421ER · Data under Open Government Licence