The B42 postcode district is a postal district located in the B Birmingham postcode area with a population of 25,081 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the B42 postcode district is 2.52 square miles which is 6.53 square kilometres or 1,614.39 acres.
Currently, the B42 district has about 402 postcode units spread across 2 geographic postcode sectors.
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 800 postcodes. With 402 postcodes already in use, this leaves 398 units available.
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).
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.
For the district B42, we have data on 3 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector B42 1, covers Birmingham and Perry Barr and Great Barr in West Midlands. The sector B42 2, covers Birmingham and Perry Barr in West Midlands. The sector B42 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Map of the B42 Postcode District
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the B42 District: the district mostly encompasses the Birmingham District (B) (398 postcodes), and finally, the Sandwell District (B) area (10 postcodes).
Where is the B42 Postcode District?
The postcode district B42 is located in Birmingham. It is nearby several towns, with West Bromwich being approximately 3.4 miles away to the west, Smethwick approximately 3.9 miles away to the southwest, Sutton Coldfield approximately 4.2 miles away to the northeast, Wednesbury approximately 4.9 miles away to the northwest, and Walsall approximately 6.2 miles away to the north. The distance from B42 to the center of London is approximately 103.9 miles.
The district is within the post town of BIRMINGHAM.
The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.
The B42 Postcode District is covers the following regions.
- Birmingham - West Midlands - West Midlands (England)
- Sandwell - West Midlands - West Midlands (England)
Weather Forecast for B42
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | E 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 21.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 22.0°C (feels like 21.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 15.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 36.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 14.00% | S 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 37.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 45.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 58.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 38.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Postcode 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 |
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 who Operate in the B42 District
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number | Total Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Great Barr | Acres | 921 Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 1TN | 0121 387 6326 | 14 |
 | Great Barr | Shipways | 905 Walsall Road, Great Barr, B42 1TN | 0121 387 6303 | 14 |
 | Great Barr | Connells | 907 Walsall Road, Great Barr, B42 1TN | 0121 387 6334 | 10 |
 | Hamstead | Paul Carr | 3 International House, Old Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 1NN | 0121 387 6411 | 10 |
 | Covering West Midlands | Homewise | B46 1DL | 01273 092409 | 9 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the B42 Postcode 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 |