Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

DYAS AVENUE, B42 1HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYAS AVENUE, B42 1HQ.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B42 1HQ has a highly multicultural community character — 49% 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. Property prices are trending down 26.7% year-on-year.

home £189,750 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B42 1HQ is a safe, established residential area on Dyas Avenue, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k, down 26.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00046846 (shared with 3 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 1HQ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.6%
Asian / British Asian27.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.1%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

11 sales · Mean £ 159,818

Terraced

£ 170,250

2 sales · Mean £ 170,250

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

B42 1HQ has low crime rates — 41 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 offences77
Vehicle crime16
Burglary10
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding0.4 km
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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils0.6 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils0.8 km
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Calshot Primary School

Good459 pupils0.9 km
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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils1.2 km
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Arena Academy

Requires Improvement1047 pupils1.3 km
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Beeches Junior School

Good362 pupils1.3 km
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Beeches Infant School

Good270 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Sandhu Supermarket0.4 km
  • Great Barr Wines0.9 km
  • Jot's Newsagent & Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Pauls Convenience0.9 km
  • Appleton News and Off Licence1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Full House0.9 km
  • Marie's Cafe0.6 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Beeches Gold0.9 km
  • Badshah Palace Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Midlands Co-Op0.3 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Pizza Expert0.4 km
  • Lung Wah0.6 km
  • Mijan Balti Hut0.3 km
  • Sam's0.5 km
  • Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre0.4 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead0.6 km
  • Perry Barr2.5 km
  • Witton3.8 km