Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CATHEL DRIVE, B42 1HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHEL DRIVE, B42 1HH.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

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.

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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B42 1HH has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

B42 1HH is a safe, established residential area on Cathel Drive, 0.4km from Tower Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

For families considering a move, B42 1HH represents 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £180k.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 1HH are sourced from Output Area E00046841 (shared with 4 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 1HH. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.9%
Asian / British Asian25.2%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 120,000

3 sales · Mean £ 151,833

Semi-Detached

£ 166,000

3 sales · Mean £ 167,500

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

B42 1HH has low crime rates — 43 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.

Shoplifting103
Violence and sexual offences84
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime22
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding0.2 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils0.7 km
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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils0.8 km
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Calshot Primary School

Good459 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils1.2 km
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils1.3 km
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Arena Academy

Requires Improvement1047 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.5 km
  • Pl-Bucharest Mini Market0.5 km
  • Post Office0.5 km
  • Spar Supermarket0.5 km
  • Sandhu Supermarket0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Badshah Palace Restaurant0.6 km
  • Kays Food Services0.6 km
  • Sangam 20.5 km
  • Sea Garden0.5 km
  • Full House0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Mijan Balti Hut0.4 km
  • Sam's0.5 km
  • Rose Garden1.0 km
  • Lung Wah0.5 km
  • Pizza Expert0.6 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The New Bell0.8 km
  • Beaufort Arms0.5 km
  • Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.4 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Midlands Co-Op0.4 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead0.6 km
  • Perry Barr2.7 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.7 km