Marathon Point Birmingham
23 addresses across 1 postcode (B42), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2753518.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £320,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (B: 20).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Perry Park, is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 110 to 116 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tower Hill Partnership, about 90 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £320,000 | £290,000 | £350,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £267,000 | £267,000 | £267,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £295,000 | £275,000 | £325,000 |
| 2019 | 15 | £235,950 | £150,000 | £309,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | 8 B42 2NG | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 26 B42 2NG | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 16 B42 2NG | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2022 | 8 B42 2NG | Detached | £267,000 | New build. |
| 9 Sep 2020 | 14 B42 2NG | Detached | £325,000 | New build. |
| 13 Mar 2020 | 12 B42 2NG | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 4 Mar 2020 | 4 B42 2NG | Semi-detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 21 Feb 2020 | 10 B42 2NG | Detached | £250,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Dec 2019 | 22 B42 2NG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | New build. |
| 22 Nov 2019 | 6 B42 2NG | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
| 12 Nov 2019 | 2 B42 2NG | Terraced | £235,950 | New build. |
| 2 Aug 2019 | 32 B42 2NG | Semi-detached | £237,950 | New build. |
| 26 Jul 2019 | 28 B42 2NG | Terraced | £235,995 | New build. |
| 26 Jul 2019 | 30 B42 2NG | Semi-detached | £235,950 | New build. |
| 19 Jul 2019 | 26 B42 2NG | Terraced | £235,995 | New build. |
| 30 May 2019 | 25 B42 2NG | Detached | £245,995 | New build. |
| 17 May 2019 | 24 B42 2NG | Detached | £309,995 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 2019 | 27 B42 2NG | Detached | £245,995 | New build. |
| 22 Mar 2019 | 31 B42 2NG | Semi-detached | £175,995 | New build. |
| 22 Mar 2019 | 29 B42 2NG | Semi-detached | £175,995 | New build. |
| 1 Mar 2019 | 20 B42 2NG | Semi-detached | £175,995 | New build. |
| 1 Mar 2019 | 16 B42 2NG | Semi-detached | £175,995 | New build. |
| 22 Feb 2019 | 18 B42 2NG | Semi-detached | £175,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, mid-terrace (4); House, detached (3). Built: 2019 (15); 2017 (3); 2020 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (20).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 2, Marathon Point
- 4, Marathon Point
- 6, Marathon Point
- 8, Marathon Point
- 10, Marathon Point
- 16, Marathon Point
- 18, Marathon Point
- 20, Marathon Point
- 22, Marathon Point
- 24, Marathon Point
- 25, Marathon Point
- 27, Marathon Point
- 28, Marathon Point
- 29, Marathon Point
- 30, Marathon Point
- 31, Marathon Point
- 32, Marathon Point
Council tax
What each band costs in Birmingham in 2026-27: Band D £2,363 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,575 | £1,838 | £2,100 | £2,363 | £2,888 | £3,413 | £3,938 | £4,726 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): CITY WIDE HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: in a protected area: THE BIRMINGHAM (UNION COLD STORAGE CO LTD, WALSALL ROAD PERRY BARR) TPO 1974.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 239 Walsall Road, Perry Barr: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 110 m and 116 m above sea level (114 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 2NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hamstead (Birmingham) 231,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Perry Park Crescent Alexander Stadium | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Bromwich Bus Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tower Hill Partnership | 90 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tower Hill Pharmacy | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walsall Road (Dental Surgery) | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Perry Barr Police Station | 160 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Perry Park 17 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Perry Hall Park 63 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walsall Road Allotments 4.4 ha | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Perry Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Witton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Handsworth Park (Formerly Victoria Park) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 650 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Halfmoon Plantation | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Garden Grove | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Holly Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Barr Beacon | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 23 |
15 of the street's 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Birmingham: see them on the Birmingham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrington Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Beeches Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Arena Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Calshot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Glenmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Greenholm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Prince Albert High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wibbly Wobbly B42 1BT | Other catering premises | 90 m | 4 Good | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Shanghai Express B42 2LX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2020 |
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway B42 2LX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Shanghai Express B42 2LX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Agatha's Traditional Delights B42 1BT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Nevin House B42 1PE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2010 |
| The Vape Quarter B42 2LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Mi Amor B42 2LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fry Fusion B42 1PB | Other catering premises | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Platinum Care Services Ltd B42 1LX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2014 |
| Elior @ Alexander Stadium B42 2LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Perry Hall Methodist Church B42 1QF | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Police Station (15); On or near Perry Park Crescent (9); On or near Nevin Grove (8); On or near Marathon Point (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- B42 2NG: 23 addresses
Nearby streets
Perry Park Crescent · Nevin Grove · Wensleydale Road · Fairview Avenue · Rocky Lane · Raymond Avenue · Lymedene Road · Curbar Road
All the streets in B42 and across Birmingham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.