Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

FODEN ROAD, B42 2EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FODEN ROAD, B42 2EW.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

43

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B42 2EW spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.

home £213,750 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B42 2EW is a safe, established residential area on Foden Road, 0.4km from Tower Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Barr ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

For families considering a move, B42 2EW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, up 3.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 2EW are sourced from Output Area E00046899 (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 2EW. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.2%
Asian / British Asian31.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

15 sales · Mean £ 201,583

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

B42 2EW has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting100
Violence and sexual offences62
Vehicle crime17
Burglary13
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Calshot Primary School

Good459 pupils0.6 km
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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding0.8 km
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Arena Academy

Requires Improvement1047 pupils0.8 km
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Beeches Junior School

Good362 pupils0.8 km
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Beeches Infant School

Good270 pupils0.8 km
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Priestley Smith School

Outstanding87 pupils0.8 km
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Dorrington Academy

Outstanding652 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Sandhu Supermarket0.7 km
  • J R News0.3 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.8 km
  • Hamstead Meat Centre Ltd0.9 km
  • Hamstead Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The New Bell0.4 km
  • Beaufort Arms1.0 km
  • Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Al-Miski Lounge1.0 km
  • Full House0.5 km
  • Beeches Gold0.5 km
  • Jimmy D's1.0 km
  • Marie's Cafe0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midlands Co-Op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pizza Expert0.8 km
  • Mijan Balti Hut0.2 km
  • Sam's1.0 km
  • Bays Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.0 km
  • Perry Barr2.7 km
  • Witton3.8 km