B42 2JS postcode in Birmingham, England
B42 2JS is a postcode in Birmingham, in the Oscott ward. It is in the Birmingham Erdington parliamentary constituency and the West Midlands police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where B42 2JS is, and what is near it
- B42 2JS
- Other postcodes in B42 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 14 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 52.5425, longitude -1.9030)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after B42 2JS?
- BirminghamCouncil, for all local services Birmingham: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around B42 2JS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- West MidlandsPolice force area
- Birmingham ErdingtonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Paulette Hamilton (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Paulette Hamilton
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at B42 2JS?
Every home and business at B42 2JS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at B42 2JS?
BinDayBuddy does not read Birmingham City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Birmingham City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is B42 2JS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include B42 2JS.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Birmingham
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for B42 2JS: 9,892 properties in Birmingham are at high risk (1.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Birmingham
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of B42 2JS is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near B42 2JS?
Homes in B42 2 sold for a typical £225,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 148 sales, up 2.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £332,500 6 sales
- Semi-detached £226,500 84 sales
- Terraced £214,250 48 sales
- Flat or maisonette £91,500 10 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole B42 district: a typical £225,000 from 232 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in B42 2JS
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in B42 2JS from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 22 August 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near B42 2JS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 710 homes in the neighbourhood around B42 2JS. Over half of them (79%) are in council tax band B. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (100%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Birmingham for 2026‑27: £2,363. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,575 (band A) to £2,100 (band C); band B, the most common, is £1,838.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 120 (17%) | £1,575 |
| Band B | about 560 (79%) | £1,838 |
| Band C | about 30 (4%) | £2,100 |
| Band D | withheld | £2,363 |
| Band E | withheld | £2,888 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,413 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,938 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,726 |
When the homes were built
- None Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- 100% 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- Withheld 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
Before 1900, 1900 to 1918, 1945 to 1964, 1983 to 1999, 2000 to 2009, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Birmingham before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of B42 2JS is in (ONS area E01009248), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near B42 2JS?
The nearest open schools to B42 2JS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to B42 2JS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of B42 2JS is Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station, 2.2 km away in a straight line.
- Hamstead (Birmingham) Rail Station Railway station 2.2 kmCycle
- Perry Barr Rail Station Railway station 2.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
14 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Malthouse Lane, 76 m away.
More stations near B42 2JS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near B42 2JS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of B42 2JS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Cotmore Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 0121 360 5409 550 mWalk
- Great Barr Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2026 · Phone 0121 357 1250 1.1 kmWalk
- The Oaks Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 0121 389 2222 1.2 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near B42 2JS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of B42 2JS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- ChargePoint Charging point · 2 chargers 700 mWalk
- ChargePoint Charging point · 2 chargers 700 mWalk
- Osprey Charging point · No details mapped 1.1 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near B42 2JS?
The nearest to the centre of B42 2JS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Aldridge Road Dental Practice Phone 0121 325 0055 100 mWalk
- Family Dental Centre Phone 0121 373 5855 1.1 kmWalk
- Wisdom Dental Care Phone 0121 360 9696 1.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to B42 2JS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Sandwell Health Campus Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report February 2026 · Phone 0121 553 1831 6.0 kmDrive
- City Health Campus Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2026 · Phone 0121 554 3801 6.3 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near B42 2JS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of B42 2JS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Manor House Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report December 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 0121 360 0680 950 mWalk
- Platinum Care Services Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2026 · Phone 0121 357 0667 1.2 kmWalk
- Noble Lodge 1.2 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near B42 2JS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of B42 2JS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Mw Phillips Chemists Mon and Tue 8:45am to 1pm, 2pm to 6:15pm; Wed 8:45am to 1pm, 2pm to 3:45pm; Thu and Fri 8:45am to 1pm, 2pm to 6:15pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 0121 350 3958 550 mWalk
- Beeches Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 0121 357 2109 750 mWalk
- Asda Pharmacy, Old Horns Crescent Mon to Sat 9am to 12:30pm, 1pm to 4:30pm, 5pm to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 0121 325 3210 1.1 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near B42 2JS?
The nearest vets to the centre of B42 2JS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- The Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 121 360 6010 1.2 kmWalk
- Lydon Veterinary Centre 1.8 kmCycle
- Scott Veterinary Clinic 2.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is B42 2JS in a conservation area?
The centre of B42 2JS is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near B42 2JS?
Police.uk records 256 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of B42 2JS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 13, robbery 11, other theft 10, other crime 9, drugs 8, possession of weapons 6, theft from the person 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for B42 2JS
- Ward
- Oscott
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- West Midlands
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Birmingham
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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