B42 2EW
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Property report — B42 2EW
Open-data due diligence for B42 2EW and the area around it.
B42 2EW in brief: 53 recorded sales (£26,500–£280,000) · no modelled flood risk · 6 schools nearby · nearest GP rated good.
What scope is each figure? Sold sales, broadband and flood risk are for B42 2EW itself. Where open data isn't published that finely (population, crime, schools), we show the B42 2 sector — each figure below is tagged with its scope.
Avg sold price
£210,308
Population
25,154
Crimes recorded
49
Schools
8
Flood risk
None modelled
Gigabit broadband
97%
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in B42 2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (51 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Sold prices on this postcode
| Date | Price | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-15 | £190,000 | 28 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2025-03-28 | £260,000 | 54 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2025-01-22 | £227,500 | 110 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2024-10-31 | £192,000 | 62 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2024-08-02 | £244,250 | 122 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2023-10-06 | £280,000 | 76 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2022-02-04 | £235,000 | 66 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2021-09-03 | £200,000 | 38 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2021-08-06 | £175,000 | 28 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2021-02-23 | £26,500 | 56 FODEN ROAD | Other |
| 2021-02-16 | £197,500 | 50 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2020-02-21 | £195,000 | 26 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2020-02-14 | £225,000 | 52 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2019-08-30 | £200,000 | 64 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2019-07-04 | £128,500 | 34 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2019-06-10 | £120,000 | 26 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2017-05-31 | £149,000 | 122 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2015-11-23 | £167,500 | 126 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2013-09-23 | £102,500 | 62 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2013-07-19 | £123,000 | 98 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2013-06-21 | £124,500 | 42 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2008-10-24 | £117,500 | 64 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2006-04-20 | £138,000 | 72 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2006-01-16 | £148,000 | 118 FODEN ROAD | Terraced |
| 2005-12-22 | £133,000 | 98 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2004-12-10 | £146,950 | 68 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2004-05-06 | £125,000 | 40 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2004-05-06 | £125,000 | 40 FODEN ROAD | Terraced |
| 2004-03-19 | £95,000 | 118 FODEN ROAD | Terraced |
| 2003-10-15 | £119,500 | 88 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2003-05-22 | £87,500 | 98 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2002-03-15 | £79,000 | 106 FODEN ROAD | Terraced |
| 2001-05-08 | £52,500 | 96 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-12-15 | £59,950 | 126 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-12-15 | £59,950 | 126 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-10-20 | £55,000 | 110 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-09-14 | £65,000 | 50 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-08-18 | £74,000 | 130 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-07-31 | £62,500 | 100 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-07-07 | £71,500 | 52 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-07-07 | £71,500 | 52 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-07-07 | £71,500 | 52 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-05-26 | £64,950 | 48 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-02-03 | £59,950 | 78 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 1999-12-16 | £47,500 | 102 FODEN ROAD | Terraced |
| 1999-04-30 | £53,000 | 116 FODEN ROAD | Terraced |
| 1998-01-22 | £56,000 | 54 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 1997-12-19 | £56,000 | 72 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 1996-11-15 | £33,000 | 46 FODEN ROAD | Terraced |
| 1996-11-01 | £43,000 | 74 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 1996-10-30 | £55,000 | 88 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 1996-09-30 | £53,000 | 54 FODEN ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 1996-05-17 | £53,000 | 106 FODEN ROAD | Terraced |
53 recorded sales on B42 2EW. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid (© Crown copyright). Shown for this postcode only.
Energy performance (EPC)
| Address | EPC | Potential | Floor area | Type | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | D | C | 84 m² | Semi-detached house | 2026 |
| 118 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | D | C | 89 m² | Semi-detached house | 2026 |
| 82 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | D | C | 72 m² | Semi-detached house | 2025 |
| 126 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | D | B | 100 m² | Semi-detached house | 2025 |
| 110 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | D | C | 76 m² | Semi-detached house | 2024 |
| 54 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | D | B | 77 m² | Semi-detached house | 2024 |
| 112 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | D | C | 111 m² | Semi-detached house | 2024 |
| 122 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | D | B | 67 m² | Semi-detached house | 2024 |
| 62 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | D | B | 76 m² | Semi-detached house | 2024 |
| 76 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | D | C | 108 m² | Semi-detached house | 2023 |
| 88 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | E | B | 74 m² | Semi-detached house | 2023 |
| 96 Foden Road, BIRMINGHAM | E | B | 72 m² | Semi-detached house | 2022 |
12 certificates for B42 2EW. "Potential" = the rating after recommended improvements. Source: Energy Performance of Buildings Register.
Nearest schools
| School | Distance | Phase | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calshot Primary School | 0.3 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Arena Academy | 0.5 mi | Secondary | Report card → |
| Beeches Junior School | 0.5 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Beeches Infant School | 0.5 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Dorrington Academy | 0.6 mi | Primary | Outstanding (2019) |
Straight-line distance from the postcode. Ofsted = latest overall effectiveness (newer inspections may be ungraded). Sources: Get Information about Schools (DfE) · Ofsted.
Care & GP surgeries
| Name | Type | Distance | CQC rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 804 Walsall Road (3 beds) | Care home | 0.3 mi | Good |
| Platinum Care Services (8 beds) | Care home | 0.4 mi | Good |
| Voyage 1 Limited - 836 Walsall Road (4 beds) | Care home | 0.5 mi | Good |
| Tower Hill Partnership | GP surgery | 0.6 mi | Good |
| Cotmore Surgery | GP surgery | 1.1 mi | Good |
| Dr Priyanand Hallan | GP surgery | 1.1 mi | Good |
Nearest CQC-rated care homes and GP surgeries, straight-line distance from the postcode (England only). Source: Care Quality Commission.
What's nearby
Nearest hospitals: NORTHCROFT HOSPITAL (2.9 mi) · SKIN HOSPITAL (3.0 mi) · SANDWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL (3.0 mi)
Nearest listed buildings: CLIFTON CINEMA (Grade II) (0.3 mi) · COTTAGE IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF LOCK NUMBER 1 (TOP LOCK) (Grade II) (0.4 mi) · LOCK NUMBER 1 (TOP LOCK) (Grade II) (0.4 mi)
Nearest pharmacies: WELL (0.2 mi) · BEECHES PHARMACY (0.5 mi) · HAMSTEAD PHARMACY (0.6 mi)
Nearest stations: Hamstead (Birmingham) (0.6 mi) · Perry Barr (1.6 mi) · Witton (West Midlands) (2.3 mi)
Nearest supermarkets: The Co-operative Food (0.2 mi) · Lidl (0.7 mi) · Chefline (0.8 mi)
Straight-line distance from the postcode. Source: NaPTAN (DfT).
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 34%
- Households
- 9,860
Owned 69% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 22%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B42 2.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B42 2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 58/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Flood risk
No modelled flood risk is recorded for B42 2EW in the Environment Agency dataset. This is reassuring but not a guarantee — Check the exact address on the official Environment Agency map →
Source: Environment Agency Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (the official dataset name). Indicative catchment data, not an official property flood search.
How granular is this?
| Measure | DistrictB42 | SectorB42 2 | PostcodeB42 2EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average sold price | £218,201 | £210,308 | £118,774 |
| Population | 38,082 | 25,154 | — |
| Deprivation decile (1 = most deprived) | 4/10 | 4/10 | — |
| Crimes recorded | 154 | 49 | — |
| Schools | 10 | 8 | — |
| Flood risk | High | Low | Low |
| Gigabit broadband | 97% | 97% | 100% |
| Superfast broadband | 97% | 97% | 100% |
— = no separate figure is published at that level. Most open data is published down to the sector (B42 2); the postcode column is built from the layers that go finer (sold transactions, Ofcom broadband). Sources: HM Land Registry · Police.uk · Ofsted/GIAS · ONS & IoD2025 · Environment Agency · Ofcom · Care Quality Commission.
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Report generated 26 August 2026. Open data is refreshed periodically; HM Land Registry Price Paid typically lags by around two months, so the most recent sales may not appear yet.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026
Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026
Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026
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