Properties for sale in B42
Perry Barr, Great Barr, Hamstead
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House Prices in B42
Properties in B42 have an average house price of £218,272.00 and had 1110 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £950,000.00.
Property Price Paid in B42 by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £216,830.00 | 136 Properties |
| 2025 | £222,470.00 | 376 Properties |
| 2024 | £220,312.00 | 320 Properties |
| 2023 | £210,950.00 | 278 Properties |
| 2022 | £211,025.00 | 326 Properties |
| 2021 | £184,660.00 | 397 Properties |
| 2020 | £173,592.00 | 299 Properties |
| 2019 | £172,461.00 | 436 Properties |
| 2018 | £172,627.00 | 412 Properties |
| 2017 | £160,272.00 | 382 Properties |
| 2016 | £148,999.00 | 370 Properties |
| 2015 | £138,773.00 | 339 Properties |
| 2014 | £129,049.00 | 340 Properties |
| 2013 | £128,663.00 | 255 Properties |
| 2012 | £120,809.00 | 208 Properties |
| 2011 | £123,190.00 | 205 Properties |
| 2010 | £127,215.00 | 201 Properties |
| 2009 | £124,955.00 | 188 Properties |
| 2008 | £130,882.00 | 268 Properties |
| 2007 | £140,619.00 | 524 Properties |
| 2006 | £131,052.00 | 583 Properties |
| 2005 | £125,720.00 | 461 Properties |
| 2004 | £119,850.00 | 556 Properties |
| 2003 | £99,718.00 | 491 Properties |
| 2002 | £81,512.00 | 559 Properties |
| 2001 | £65,639.00 | 499 Properties |
| 2000 | £58,439.00 | 551 Properties |
| 1999 | £57,187.00 | 531 Properties |
| 1998 | £50,336.00 | 471 Properties |
| 1997 | £46,929.00 | 432 Properties |
| 1996 | £45,973.00 | 452 Properties |
| 1995 | £45,020.00 | 314 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in B42
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £326,356.00 | 50 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £102,469.00 | 50 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £221,171.00 | 641 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £214,281.00 | 369 Terraced Houses |
Houses and Flats for sale in B42, Perry Barr, Great Barr, Hamstead
There are 122 results. Property prices in B42 range from £65k to £591k with an average price of £246k.
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Property market in B42
What's for sale
127 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
127 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 83% | 17% |
| Typical asking price | £245k | £80k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to sell | 8 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.6% | 10.2% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +2.2% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around B42
typical asking price, cheapest firstSchools in B42
5 primary · 1 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Dorrington Academy primary · Outstanding
- Eden Boys' School, Birmingham secondary · Outstanding
- St Mark's Catholic Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Calshot Primary School primary · Good
- Beeches Junior School primary · Good
- Beeches Infant School primary · Good
Based on 127 homes for sale on Houses now, 595 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about B42
What is the average house price in B42?
The average home for sale in B42 is priced at £249,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £240,000. This is based on the 127 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in B42?
A typical 2-bedroom home in B42 costs £180,000 and a 3-bedroom home £240,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £60,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £77,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £390,000.
What price range should I expect in B42?
Most homes in B42 are priced between £67,000 and £583,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £190,000, and one in five £300,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in B42?
There are 122 homes for sale in B42 on Houses right now, plus 20 already under offer. 33 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in B42?
They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in B42 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £230,000, about the same as the year before (£230,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 53%, 2-bedroom homes are down 19% and 3-bedroom homes are up 2%.
How long does it take to sell a home in B42?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 8 weeks. About 34% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 8 weeks against about 9 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in B42?
About 10.2% gross for flats and 6.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in B42 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in B42?
Semi-detached houses are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes for sale in B42. Terraced houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £80,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £418,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near B42?
Of the areas around B42, B19 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £180,000, followed by B6 (£203,000) and B21 (£204,000). B42 itself is £240,000.
Are homes in B42 freehold or leasehold?
About 8 in 10 homes for sale in B42 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 4 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in B42?
There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in B42. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which areas are included in the B42 postcode district?
The main areas within B42 include Perry Barr, Great Barr and Hamstead.
What has been the average sold property price in B42 over the last three years?
Semi Detached Houses in B42 have an average sold price of £221,171, while Terraced Houses have an average of £214,281. Detached Houses have an average of £326,356 and Flats have an average of £102,469. The average sold property price in B42 over the last three years is approximately £219,871.
Which train stations are available in B42?
The train station available in B42 is Hamstead Station.