CALSHOT ROAD, B42 2BY House Prices & Local Information

B42 2BY is a safe, established residential area on Calshot Road, 0.3km from Perry Beaches 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 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.6% year-on-year.

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