Postal Code B42 - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code B42 | 6.5 km² |
| Population | 23,846 |
| Male Population | 11,504 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 12,342 (51.8%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +27.5% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +13.8% |
| Median Age | 35.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 34.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 36.8 years |
| Area Codes | 121 |
| Postal Code Extensions | B42 1AA, B42 1AB, B42 1AD, B42 1AE, B42 1AF, B42 1AH, B42 1AJ, B42 1AL, B42 1AN, B42 1AP More |
| Associated Cities | Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Perry Barr, Great Barr |
| Neighborhoods | Birmingham, Perry Bar, Perry Barr, Birmingham |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 52.534484938119625° / -1.9059537764657877° |
| Related Postal Codes | B4, B40, B43, B44, B45, B46, B47, B48, B49, B6 |
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Postal Code B42 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,709 | 19,833 | 20,951 | 23,846 | 25,474 |
| Population Density | 2,861.6 / km² | 3,033.5 / km² | 3,204.5 / km² | 3,647.3 / km² | 3,896.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code B42 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B42 - United Kingdom | +27.5% | +20.2% | +13.8% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code B42 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 35.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B42 - United Kingdom | 35.7 yrs | 36.8 yrs | 34.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code B42 Population Density
Population Density: 3,647 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B42 | 23,846 | 6.5 km² | 3,647 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code B42 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code B42 - United Kingdom
Business Concentration in Postal Code B42 - United Kingdom

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code B42 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Car repair | 36 | 31.4 years |
| Clothing stores | 45 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 42 | 22.9 years |
| Corporate management | 47 | 30.6 years |
| Education | 36 | 20.4 years |
| Electrical installation | 50 | 22.3 years |
| Electronics stores | 35 | — |
| Hairdressers | 49 | — |
| Health and medical | 36 | — |
| Real estate | 40 | 21.1 years |
| Restaurants | 70 | — |
| Shopping | 117 | 32.1 years |
| Shopping other | 140 | 19.9 years |
| Specialized design | 38 | — |
| Technical construction services | 37 | 37.3 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code B42 - United Kingdom
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code B42 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B42 | 246,502 tn | 10.34 tn | 37,702.8 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code B42 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 246,502 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 37,702.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/15 | 2:25 PM | 3.8 | 83.3 km | 3,000 m | 1km N of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/14 | 11:50 PM | 3.5 | 82.2 km | 2,000 m | 1km NW of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/08 | 11:06 AM | 3.9 | 54.7 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/30/07 | 2:05 PM | 3.3 | 99.8 km | 12,000 m | Wales, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/02 | 4:53 PM | 4.8 | 16.6 km | 9,400 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/02 | 8:32 PM | 3.2 | 15.7 km | 9,300 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/01 | 8:25 AM | 4.2 | 79 km | 11,600 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/00 | 9:23 PM | 4 | 34.7 km | 13,100 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/99 | 8:50 PM | 3.2 | 45.5 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/96 | 3:41 PM | 3.8 | 64.9 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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