Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B42 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£130,554
Median price
£121,500
5-year trend
+31.9%
Total sales
12,422
The B42 area has 372 individual postcodes with 12,422 registered sales. Prices are +67.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is +31.9%.
The UK's second city with a growing economy, excellent rail links via HS2 and a diverse housing stock from Victorian terraces to new-build apartments.
🚆 Main station
Birmingham New Street
⏱️ London commute
~82 min by train
🏫 Notable school
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding)
B42 averages £130,554, placing it in the affordable category, +67.1% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 12,422 recorded sales across 372 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B42 is +31.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B42 2EX
£73,096 avg · 114 sales
B42 2SY
£283,506 avg · 112 sales
B42 2BQ
£118,062 avg · 102 sales
B42 2RY
£104,208 avg · 102 sales
B42 2RZ
£101,810 avg · 98 sales
B42 2TA
£88,000 avg · 97 sales
B42 2AS
£108,338 avg · 96 sales
B42 2AX
£102,436 avg · 92 sales
B42 2SG
£110,456 avg · 89 sales
This B42 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the B42 postcode area is £130,554, based on 12,422 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B42 average £130,554, which is +67.1% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£121,500) is 6.9% below the average (£130,554), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in B42 have moved +31.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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