Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GRINDLEFORD ROAD, B42 2SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRINDLEFORD ROAD, B42 2SG.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B42 2SG 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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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B42 2SG spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 48.4% year-on-year.

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

B42 2SG is a safe, established residential area on Grindleford Road, 0.6km from Perry Beeches in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Oscott ward and the Birmingham, Perry Barr constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, up 48.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B42 2SG are sourced from Output Area E00046831 (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 2SG. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.7%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed14.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 170,000

17 sales · Mean £ 175,382

Semi-Detached

£ 139,000

9 sales · Mean £ 147,944

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

B42 2SG has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order15
Other theft13
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Perry Beeches Nursery School

Good73 pupils0.5 km
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Arena Academy

Requires Improvement1047 pupils0.5 km
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Priestley Smith School

Outstanding87 pupils0.5 km
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Beeches Infant School

Good270 pupils0.5 km
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Beeches Junior School

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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Glenmead Primary School

Good316 pupils0.6 km
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Greenholm Primary School

Good634 pupils0.7 km
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Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy

Good444 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Cakes 4 U By Julz0.5 km
  • Greenholm News0.7 km
  • Londis/Sian Stores/Premier0.2 km
  • Select Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Birdbrook News0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Birchfield Harriers0.7 km
  • Gmac Catering0.8 km
  • Red Chilli Indian Cuisine1.0 km
  • The Boars Head World Buffet0.8 km
  • Back Straight Stand Alexander Stadium0.7 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Bravo Pizza1.0 km
  • Shah Balti Express0.6 km
  • Chris'S Fish Shop0.8 km
  • Golden Rice Bowl0.6 km
  • Bays Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Best Wine and Supermarket0.9 km
  • Midlands Co-Operative Society1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Drakes Drum0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.8 km
  • Perry Barr2.3 km
  • Witton3.2 km