B42 2DJ is a safe, established residential area on Holmesfield Road, 0.2km from Perry Beeches in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For families considering a move, B42 2DJ represents 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, down 16.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00046832 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMESFIELD ROAD, B42 2DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMESFIELD ROAD, B42 2DJ.
286
39
£ 40,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B42 2DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
B42 2DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 74% 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. Property prices are trending down 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 2DJ. 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
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
£ 165,000
19 sales · Mean £ 179,418
Terraced
£ 161,000
1 sales · Mean £ 161,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 2DJ has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Arena Academy
Beeches Junior School
Beeches Infant School
Priestley Smith School
Glenmead Primary School
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
Calshot Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Cakes 4 U By Julz0.9 km
- Londis/Sian Stores/Premier0.3 km
- Select Convenience Store0.2 km
- J R News0.9 km
- The Co Operative Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Badshah Palace Restaurant0.6 km
- Birchfield Harriers0.7 km
- Gmac Catering0.8 km
- Beeches Gold0.2 km
- The Vape Quarter0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Mijan Balti Hut0.7 km
- Shah Balti Express0.9 km
- Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Shanghai Express0.7 km
- Bays Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Drakes Drum1.0 km
- The New Bell0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.4 km
- Perry Barr2.3 km
- Witton3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B422DJ · Data under Open Government Licence