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.
FODEN ROAD, B42 2EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FODEN ROAD, B42 2EW.
286
43
£ 43,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Calshot Primary School
Perry Beeches Nursery School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Arena Academy
Beeches Junior School
Beeches Infant School
Priestley Smith School
Dorrington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The New Bell0.4 km
- Beaufort Arms1.0 km
- Hamstead Social Welfare Club0.8 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Midlands Co-Op0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B422EW · Data under Open Government Licence