B42 2BG is a safe, established residential area on Perry Wood Road, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 2BG are sourced from Output Area E00046897 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERRY WOOD ROAD, B42 2BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERRY WOOD ROAD, B42 2BG.
350
37
£ 43,600 /yr
51%
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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines B42 2BG — 47% 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 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 2BG. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
23 sales · Mean £ 189,532
Terraced
£ 180,000
4 sales · Mean £ 174,137
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 2BG has low crime rates — 36 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
Calshot Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Arena Academy
Beeches Junior School
Beeches Infant School
Priestley Smith School
Dorrington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Sandhu Supermarket0.7 km
- J R News0.3 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.8 km
- Hamstead Meat Centre Ltd0.9 km
- Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The New Bell0.5 km
- Beaufort Arms0.9 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Full House0.6 km
- Beeches Gold0.6 km
- Marie's Cafe0.7 km
- Badshah Palace Restaurant0.4 km
- Sangam 20.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Pizza Expert0.7 km
- Mijan Balti Hut0.2 km
- Sam's0.9 km
- Bays Fish Bar0.8 km
- Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead0.9 km
- Perry Barr2.6 km
- Witton3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B422BG · Data under Open Government Licence