Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WALSALL ROAD, B42 1EY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

398

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

49% of B42 1EY'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. Property prices are trending up 9.6% year-on-year.

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

B42 1EY is a safe, established residential area on Walsall Road, 0.2km from Tower Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, up 9.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00046904 (shared with 6 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 1EY. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.8%
Asian / British Asian48.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 261,500

12 sales · Mean £ 262,987

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 290,333

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

B42 1EY has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting101
Violence and sexual offences88
Vehicle crime22
Burglary15
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding0.5 km
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Calshot Primary School

Good459 pupils0.7 km
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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils0.8 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils0.9 km
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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils1.0 km
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Arena Academy

Requires Improvement1047 pupils1.1 km
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Beeches Infant School

Good270 pupils1.1 km
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Priestley Smith School

Outstanding87 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Sandhu Supermarket0.5 km
  • Lloyds Chemist1.0 km
  • Great Barr Wines0.7 km
  • Jot's Newsagent & Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Pauls Convenience0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The New Bell0.6 km
  • Beaufort Arms0.7 km
  • Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Full House0.7 km
  • Marie's Cafe0.7 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Beeches Gold0.8 km
  • Badshah Palace Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Midlands Co-Op0.3 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Pizza Expert0.6 km
  • Lung Wah0.4 km
  • Mijan Balti Hut0.2 km
  • Sam's0.7 km
  • Bays Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead0.8 km
  • Perry Barr2.6 km
  • Witton3.8 km