B42 1JB is a safe, established residential area on Croyde Avenue, 0.3km from Perry Beaches in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For serious buyers, B42 1JB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 14.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 1JB are sourced from Output Area E00046892 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROYDE AVENUE, B42 1JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROYDE AVENUE, B42 1JB.
297
43
£ 43,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B42 1JB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines B42 1JB — 54% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 1JB. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
10 sales · Mean £ 210,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1JB has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ferndale Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Calshot Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Whitecrest Primary School
Hamstead Junior School
Dorrington Academy
Perry Beeches Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Sandhu Supermarket0.4 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Gorse Farm News & Wines0.8 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The New Bell0.6 km
- The Scott Arms0.8 km
- Beaufort Arms0.9 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.3 km
- Great Barr Conservative Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Al-Miski Lounge0.8 km
- Full House0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Simla Spice0.8 km
- Badshah Palace Restaurant0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Newton Fish Bar0.8 km
- Rose Garden0.8 km
- Pizza Expert1.0 km
- Lung Wah0.2 km
- Kin1.0 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.0 km
- Perry Barr3.1 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B421JB · Data under Open Government Licence