Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HOLMESFIELD ROAD, B42 2DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMESFIELD ROAD, B42 2DJ.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B42 2DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British64.4%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.3%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft12
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.4 km
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Arena Academy

Requires Improvement1047 pupils0.5 km
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Beeches Junior School

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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Beeches Infant School

Good270 pupils0.5 km
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Priestley Smith School

Outstanding87 pupils0.5 km
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Glenmead Primary School

Good316 pupils0.9 km
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Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy

Good444 pupils1.0 km
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Calshot Primary School

Good459 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Drakes Drum1.0 km
  • The New Bell0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midlands Co-Op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.4 km
  • Perry Barr2.3 km
  • Witton3.3 km