Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CALSHOT ROAD, B42 2BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALSHOT ROAD, B42 2BX.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B42 2BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B42 2BX is a safe, established residential area on Calshot Road, 0.4km from Perry Beaches in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

For families considering a move, B42 2BX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 2BX are sourced from Output Area E00046879 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 2BX. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.9%
Asian / British Asian22.2%
Black / African / Caribbean13.2%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 180,500

4 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Terraced

£ 150,000

11 sales · Mean £ 155,636

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B42 2BX has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Vehicle crime18
Other theft8
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Calshot Primary School

Good459 pupils0.1 km
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Whitecrest Primary School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.9 km
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Arena Academy

Requires Improvement1047 pupils0.9 km
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Beeches Junior School

Good362 pupils0.9 km
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Beeches Infant School

Good270 pupils0.9 km
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Priestley Smith School

Outstanding87 pupils0.9 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Mijan Balti Hut0.9 km
  • Lung Wah0.4 km
  • Peri Peri Pepper1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • The Co Operative Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Supershop0.8 km
  • Great Barr Swimming Baths0.8 km
  • J & D News1.0 km
  • Liquor Outlet0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hamstead Social Welfare Club1.0 km
  • The New Bell0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Towers0.8 km
  • Ginger Nuts0.4 km
  • Al-Miski Lounge0.4 km
  • Full House0.3 km
  • Simla Spice0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
  • Midlands Co-Op1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.5 km
  • Perry Barr3.2 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway3.8 km