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Covering Perry Barr, Great Barr, Hamstead, including Handsworth Wood, Kingstanding, Newton & Valley. Find Gas Safe registered engineers nearby.

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B42 (Perry Barr) in a nutshell

B42 covers Perry Barr, Great Barr, Hamstead, in Birmingham and Sandwell. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B42

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Two councils in one district

B42 is split between Birmingham and Sandwell. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

B42 stretches across Handsworth Wood, Kingstanding, Newton & Valley and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B42', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old B42 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 438 of 807 postcodes active
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New to gas safety certificates? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
  • Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.

More detail on the Birmingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B42 cover?

B42 (Perry Barr, Great Barr, Hamstead) includes the wards of Handsworth Wood, Kingstanding, Newton & Valley, Oscott, Perry Barr (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B42?

Neighbouring districts include B44 (Perry Barr), B20 (Birchfield), B43 (Great Barr), B19 (Lozells) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B42 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B42?

About 9,307 households and 24,262 residents at the 2011 Census, across 438 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B42 in?

B42 sits in Birmingham, Sandwell (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Erdington, Birmingham Perry Barr, West Bromwich.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B42 1
Areas covered
Perry Barr, Great Barr, Hamstead 2
Active postcodes
438 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
9,307 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
24,262 2
Electoral wards
Handsworth Wood, Kingstanding, Newton & Valley, Oscott, Perry Barr 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Erdington, Birmingham Perry Barr, West Bromwich 4
Local authority
Birmingham, Sandwell 4
Households heated by mains gas only (Birmingham built-up area)
74.0% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.