Map of the B42 Postcode District
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Where is the B42 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to B42
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 3.66 | S |
| West Bromwich | 3.68 | WSW |
| Smethwick | 3.70 | SW |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 4.31 | ENE |
| Wednesbury | 4.72 | WNW |
| Walsall | 4.74 | NW |
| Oldbury | 4.77 | WSW |
| Aldridge | 5.09 | N |
| Tipton | 5.44 | W |
| Darlaston | 5.73 | WNW |
| Rowley Regis | 6.52 | WSW |
| Blackheath | 6.72 | SW |
| Willenhall | 6.98 | WNW |
| Bloxwich | 7.04 | NNW |
| Dudley | 7.39 | WSW |
| Bilston | 7.41 | WNW |
| Coseley | 7.44 | W |
| Brownhills | 7.89 | N |
| Halesowen | 8.31 | SW |
| Sedgley | 8.89 | W |
The post town for this district is BIRMINGHAM.
Postcode Information for District B42 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 600)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B42 2 | 223 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B42 1 | 183 |
| Perry Barr | BIRMINGHAM | B42 2 | 63 |
| Perry Barr | BIRMINGHAM | B42 1 | 61 |
| Great Barr | BIRMINGHAM | B42 1 | 55 |
| Great Barr | BIRMINGHAM | B42 2 | 10 |
| Hamstead Industrial Estate | BIRMINGHAM | B42 1 | 5 |
Retail and Shopping in B42
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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WALSALL ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
175
B42 2LX
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OLD WALSALL ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
18
B42 1NR
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THORNBRIDGE AVENUE
BIRMINGHAM
16
B42 2PW
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BEECHES ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
15
B42 2HN
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OLD WALSALL ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
GREAT BARR
15
B42 1NN
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WALSALL ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
GREAT BARR
15
B42 1TQ
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ROCKY LANE
BIRMINGHAM
PERRY BARR
14
B42 1NL
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TURNBERRY ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
7
B42 2HS
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALSALL ROAD | BIRMINGHAM | 175 | B42 2LX | View on Google Maps | |
| OLD WALSALL ROAD | BIRMINGHAM | 18 | B42 1NR | View on Google Maps | |
| THORNBRIDGE AVENUE | BIRMINGHAM | 16 | B42 2PW | View on Google Maps | |
| BEECHES ROAD | BIRMINGHAM | 15 | B42 2HN | View on Google Maps | |
| OLD WALSALL ROAD | BIRMINGHAM | GREAT BARR | 15 | B42 1NN | View on Google Maps |
| WALSALL ROAD | BIRMINGHAM | GREAT BARR | 15 | B42 1TQ | View on Google Maps |
| ROCKY LANE | BIRMINGHAM | PERRY BARR | 14 | B42 1NL | View on Google Maps |
| TURNBERRY ROAD | BIRMINGHAM | 7 | B42 2HS | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the B42 postcode district is Birmingham, which is located in the county of West Midlands in England. Other significant settlements in this district include Great Barr and Perry Barr. The most significant post town in this district is Birmingham.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Birmingham District (B) (398 postal codes), and finally, the Sandwell District (B) area (10 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the B42 postal code is BIRMINGHAM followed by Perry Barr, and Great Barr.
The B42 Postcode shares a border with B20 (BIRMINGHAM, Handsworth), B6 (BIRMINGHAM, Aston, Witton) and B43 (BIRMINGHAM, Great Barr).
Dentists in the B42 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walsall Road (dental Surgery) | 862 WALSALL ROAD , GREAT BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1ES | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 914-916 WALSALL ROAD , GREAT BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1TG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Walsall Road (dental Surgery) | 289 WALSALL ROAD , PERRY BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1TY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the B42 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tower Hill Partnership | , PERRY BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1BT | GP PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Perry Park Surgery | , PERRY BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1TY | GP PRACTICE |
Chemists in the B42 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Well | 604 WALSALL ROAD , GREAT BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1EZ | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Well | 938-940 WALSALL ROAD , SCOTT ARMS SHOPPING CENTRE , GREAT BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1TQ | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Boots | UNIT 28, ONE STOP RETAIL PARK , WALSALL ROAD , PERRY BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1AA | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Star Pharmacy | 295 WALSALL ROAD , PERRY BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1TY | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Asda Pharmacy | ONE-STOP SHOPPING CTR , WALSALL ROAD , PERRY BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1AA | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Tower Hill Pharmacy | 435 WALSALL ROAD , PERRY BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1BT | PHARMACY | |
| 7 | Hamstead Pharmacy | 409 ROCKY LANE , GREAT BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1NL | PHARMACY | |
| 8 | Beeches Pharmacy | 81 THORNBRIDGE AVENUE , GREAT BARR , BIRMINGHAM , B42 2PW | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the B42 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (HAMSTEAD) | 2 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE , OLD WALSALL ROAD , HAMSTEAD , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1NN | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | I M HADFIELD OPTOMETRISTS - GREAT BARR | 162 BEECHES ROAD , GREAT BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 2HN | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | EYE EXPRESS | 32 ONE STOP RETAIL PARK , WALSALL ROAD, PERRY BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1AA | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 4 | HAMSTEAD EYE CARE (BIRMINGHAM) | 4 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE , OLD WALSALL ROAD , HAMSTEAD , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1NN | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 5 | EYE EXPRESS (BAL DHINSA) | 909 WALSALL ROAD , GREAT BARR , BIRMINGHAM , WEST MIDLANDS , B42 1TN | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road , Great Barr , Birmingham
Postcode: B42 1NU
Headteacher: Mr Gary Linford (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Dorrington Academy
Phase: Primary
Address: Dorrington Road , Perry Barr , Birmingham
Postcode: B42 1QR
Headteacher: Loretta Barratt (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Calshot Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Calshot Road , Great Barr , Birmingham
Postcode: B42 2BY
Headteacher: Mr Michael Wingrove (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address: 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr , Birmingham
Postcode: B42 2PX
Headteacher: Mrs H Masaun (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Beeches Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address: Beeches Junior School, Beeches Road , Great Barr , Birmingham
Postcode: B42 2PY
Headteacher: Mr Mike Smart (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Beeches Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address: Beeches Road , Birmingham
Postcode: B42 2PY
Headteacher: Mrs Vicky Colley & Ms Rita Devi (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Priestley Smith School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road , Great Barr , Birmingham
Postcode: B42 2PY
Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Garvey (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Arena Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address: Beeches Road , Birmingham
Postcode: B42 2PY
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Rogers (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses
Arena Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address: Beeches Road , Great Barr , Birmingham
Postcode: B42 2PY
Headteacher: Mr Raj Mann ()
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham
Phase: Secondary
Address: 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr , Birmingham
Postcode: B42 2SY
Headteacher: Miss Sumeya Bhikhu ()
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Stations in the Sector
Hamstead (Birmingham)
CRS Code: HSD
Operator: WM
Line: Chase Line
Company:
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M6 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.70
Average Driving Distance: 2.26
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 411
M6 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.60
Average Driving Distance: 4.15
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 410
M6 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.72
Average Driving Distance: 5.45
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 316
M6 TOLL T5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.10
Average Driving Distance: 4.54
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M5 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.33
Average Driving Distance: 5.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 410
M6 TOLL T3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.37
Average Driving Distance: 5.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M6 TOLL T2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.13
Average Driving Distance: 7.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
M6 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.97
Average Driving Distance: 6.63
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 94
M6 TOLL T4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.11
Average Driving Distance: 13.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Weather Forecast for Perry
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 18.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Fog | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 20.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 21.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 24.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| B42 1 | Great Barr Delivery Office |
| B42 2 | Great Barr Delivery Office |
| B | 4 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| B | 4 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the B42 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | £850 | £1,100 | £1,000 |
| 4 | £1,300 | £1,300 | £1,300 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | £290,000 | £375,000 | £331,250 |
| 4 | £300,000 | £580,000 | £411,000 |
| 5 | £400,000 | £530,000 | £460,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Great Barr | Acres | 921 Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 1TN | 0121 387 6326 |
 | Great Barr | Shipways | 905 Walsall Road, Great Barr, B42 1TN | 0121 387 6303 |
 | Hamstead | Paul Carr | 3 International House, Old Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 1NN | 0121 387 6411 |
 | Great Barr | Connells | 907 Walsall Road, Great Barr, B42 1TN | 0121 387 6334 |
 | Covering West Midlands | Homewise | B46 1DL | 01273 092409 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £283,277 | 51 | £260,224 | 39 | £245,183 | 30 | £217,797 | 31 |
| Semi-Detached | £165,106 | 225 | £155,532 | 206 | £146,519 | 202 | £138,315 | 181 |
| Terraced | £154,671 | 104 | £142,367 | 129 | £138,260 | 124 | £126,767 | 112 |
| Flats | £104,175 | 29 | £83,813 | 8 | £73,818 | 14 | £70,633 | 15 |