Postcode report
Is B42 1EA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About B42 1EA: area rating, property, schools and local change
B42 1EA is a postcode in Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B42 1EA, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B42 1EA are jobs and schools and education, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B42 1EA is based on Birmingham 133 Census 2021. It covers 10,160 residents, 2,727 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 4% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near B42 1EA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B42 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £227k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B42 1EA can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 8 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 5 records marked free and 8 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B42 1EA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B42 1EA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 38 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B42 1EA
Is B42 1EA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B42 1EA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B42 1EA?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near B42 1EA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for B42 1EA?
LocaleIQ matched B42 1EA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B42 1EA?
The latest median sold price is £227k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B42 1EA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 38 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.