B42 1EU is a safe, established residential area on Walsall Road, 0.2km from Perry Beaches in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For families considering a move, B42 1EU 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 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 1EU are sourced from Output Area E00046892 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALSALL ROAD, B42 1EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSALL ROAD, B42 1EU.
297
43
£ 43,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B42 1EU 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
Cultural diversity defines B42 1EU — 54% 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 1EU. The average age is 43.3. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 209,666
Flat
£ 95,000
1 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1EU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Calshot Primary School
Ferndale Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Whitecrest Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Hamstead Junior School
Dorrington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Sandhu Supermarket0.4 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Gorse Farm News & Wines0.8 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The New Bell0.6 km
- The Scott Arms0.8 km
- Beaufort Arms0.9 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.4 km
- Great Barr Conservative Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Al-Miski Lounge0.7 km
- Full House0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Ginger Nuts1.0 km
- Simla Spice0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Newton Fish Bar0.8 km
- Rose Garden0.8 km
- Lung Wah0.2 km
- Kin1.0 km
- Perico1.0 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.0 km
- Perry Barr3.1 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B421EU · Data under Open Government Licence