B42 2DT is a safe, established residential area on Tideswell Road, 0.5km from Perry Beeches in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.
For families considering a move, B42 2DT represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, up 1.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B42 2DT are sourced from Output Area E00046849 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TIDESWELL ROAD, B42 2DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIDESWELL ROAD, B42 2DT.
294
36
£ 40,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 36, B42 2DT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B42 2DT. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 188,500
10 sales · Mean £ 188,050
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
5 sales · Mean £ 194,390
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B42 2DT has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Greenholm Primary School
Glenmead Primary School
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Beeches Gold0.5 km
- The Vape Quarter0.7 km
- Badshah Palace Restaurant0.8 km
- Birchfield Harriers0.4 km
- Gmac Catering0.5 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Beeches News0.5 km
- The Co Operative Pharmacy0.9 km
- Allsorts0.1 km
- Dirlin Company Ltd Tas One Stop/PO1.0 km
- Jot's Newsagent & Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Drakes Drum0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Brooklyn Fish Bar0.9 km
- Mijan Balti Hut0.9 km
- Shah Balti Express0.6 km
- Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Shanghai Express0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead1.6 km
- Perry Barr2.1 km
- Witton3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B422DT · Data under Open Government Licence