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.
DYAS AVENUE, B42 1HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYAS AVENUE, B42 1HQ.
314
41
£ 43,600 /yr
47%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Dorrington Academy
Ferndale Primary School
Calshot Primary School
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Arena Academy
Beeches Junior School
Beeches Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The New Bell0.8 km
- Beaufort Arms0.5 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.5 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.3 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B421HQ · Data under Open Government Licence