BOOTHS LANE, B42 2AA House Prices & Local Information

B42 2AA is a safe, established residential area on Booths Lane, 0.6km from Perry Beeches in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Oscott ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 32.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 2AA are sourced from Output Area E00186160 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.