Marathon Point, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B42 2NG.
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At a glance
22 property sales on Marathon Point, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £350,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £202,388. Average sale prices rose from £220,587 in 2019 to £320,000 in 2025 (+45%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 45% semi-detached, 36% detached, 18% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Marathon Point range from £150,000 to £350,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Marathon Point compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Marathon Point has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 23 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £202,388 | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Detached | 8 | £289,248 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Terraced | 4 | £249,485 | 5 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Marathon Point
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 11 Nov 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 5 Mar 2025 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 19 Apr 2024 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 30 Jun 2022 | £267,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 9 Sep 2020 | £325,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 13 Mar 2020 | £275,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 4 Mar 2020 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 21 Feb 2020 | £250,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 3 Dec 2019 | £150,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 22 Nov 2019 | £295,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 12 Nov 2019 | £235,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 32, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 2 Aug 2019 | £237,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 26 Jul 2019 | £235,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 30, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 26 Jul 2019 | £235,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 19 Jul 2019 | £235,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 25, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 30 May 2019 | £245,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 17 May 2019 | £309,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 30 Apr 2019 | £245,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 22 Mar 2019 | £175,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 22 Mar 2019 | £175,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 1 Mar 2019 | £175,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 1 Mar 2019 | £175,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Marathon Point B42 2NG | 22 Feb 2019 | £175,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Marathon Point | £267,000 (Jun 2022) → £350,000 (Nov 2025) | +31% over 3 yrs |
| 26, Marathon Point | £235,995 (Jul 2019) → £290,000 (Mar 2025) | +23% over 6 yrs |
| 16, Marathon Point | £175,995 (Mar 2019) → £225,000 (Apr 2024) | +28% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Marathon Point
Crime
257 crimes were reported within about a mile of Marathon Point in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 94 |
| Shoplifting | 54 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Marathon Point is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Tame Flood alert area
- River Tame at Perry Barr Flood warning area
- Perry Brook at Perry Barr Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Marathon Point
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrington Academy 651 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 69 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Priestley Smith School 94 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Arena Academy 969 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Beeches Primary School 361 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School 207 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Greenholm Primary School 628 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Hamstead (Birmingham) station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Perry Barr station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Witton (West Midlands) station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) 2.6 mi · 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Perry Park Crescent (adj, Walsall Road) 1 min walk
- Perry Park Crescent (opp, Walsall Road) 1 min walk
- Rocky Lane (adj, Walsall Road) 2 min walk
- Rocky Lane (opp, Walsall Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Tower Hill Partnership
433 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham · 0.1 mi - Perry Park Surgery
291-293 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - The Slieve Surgery
2 The Slieve, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham · 1.0 mi - Cotmore Surgery
169 Old Oscott Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Walsall Road Great Barr · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Birmingham Hamstead · 0.7 mi
- Marks and Spencer Outlet M&S Perry Barr Outlet · 0.9 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Perry Barr Superstore · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Tower Hill Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Beeches Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Well · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Walsall Road (dental Surgery) · 0.5 mi
- Dyas Road (dental Surgery) · 1.0 mi
- Walsall Road (dental Surgery) · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 627 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,755 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 90% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 90% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 90% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Marathon Point
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 41.8% | 31% |
| White | 38.1% | 48.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 10.8% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.4% | 4.5% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 38.9% | 34% |
| Muslim | 30.1% | 29.9% |
| No religion | 12.9% | 24.1% |
| Sikh | 9.4% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.4% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.7% | 29.9% |
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 23.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.4% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.7% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.7% | 20.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.3% | 31.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.3% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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Estate agents near Marathon Point
- Paul Carr 1.4 mi
- In Home Estates 1.7 mi
- Pearl Properties 1.7 mi
- MSL Estates 1.8 mi
- Easy Housing Association 1.8 mi
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