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.
WALSALL ROAD, B42 1EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSALL ROAD, B42 1EY.
398
40
£ 43,600 /yr
46%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Calshot Primary School
Dorrington Academy
Ferndale Primary School
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Arena Academy
Beeches Infant School
Priestley Smith School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The New Bell0.6 km
- Beaufort Arms0.7 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.6 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.3 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B421EY · Data under Open Government Licence