B42 1TG is a safe, established residential area on Walsall Road, 0.7km from Perry Beaches in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Newton ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 46.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 1TG are sourced from Output Area E00050632 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALSALL ROAD, B42 1TG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSALL ROAD, B42 1TG.
351
43
£ 40,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B42 1TG 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B42 1TG's 64% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £360k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 46.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 1TG. The average age is 42.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
3 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 1TG has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Ferndale Primary School
Calshot Primary School
Whitecrest Primary School
Grove Vale Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Hamstead Junior School
Hamstead Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cross Lane Convenience JSD0.5 km
- Universal Meat Centre0.2 km
- Appleton News and Off Licence0.7 km
- The Co Operative Pharmacy0.1 km
- Gorse Farm Off Licence0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Simla Spice0.2 km
- Burger Boi0.4 km
- Al-Miski Lounge0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Shashi's Desserts0.4 km
- Shika's Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre0.8 km
- G's Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.7 km
- Great Barr Conservative Club0.2 km
- The New Bell1.0 km
- The Scott Arms0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.5 km
- Tame Bridge Parkway3.0 km
- Perry Barr3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B421TG · Data under Open Government Licence