B42 1EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 1EZ are sourced from Output Area E00046845 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B42 1EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B42 1EZ.
287
39
£ 41,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B42 1EZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
59% of B42 1EZ'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 1EZ. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1EZ has low crime rates — 42 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
Dorrington Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Calshot Primary School
Arena Academy
Beeches Junior School
Beeches Infant School
Priestley Smith School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
- Pl-Bucharest Mini Market0.8 km
- Post Office0.7 km
- Select Convenience Store0.9 km
- Spar Supermarket0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Badshah Palace Restaurant0.2 km
- Kays Food Services0.9 km
- Sangam 20.7 km
- Sea Garden0.7 km
- Marie's Cafe0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Mijan Balti Hut0.1 km
- Sam's0.8 km
- Pizza Expert0.4 km
- Lung Wah0.7 km
- Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beaufort Arms0.7 km
- The New Bell0.8 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.0 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.7 km
- Perry Barr2.4 km
- Witton3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B421EZ · Data under Open Government Licence