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About

Perry Barr ward lies in northwest Birmingham, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods like Perry Barr itself, Birchfield, and parts of Handsworth Wood. The area is defined by several major transport routes, including the A34 Walsall Road running through its centre and the M6 motorway skirting its western edge. Alexander Stadium, a significant local landmark and former Commonwealth Games venue, is situated here alongside the expansive Perry Park.

The ward contains Perry Hall Park, one of Birmingham's older public parks with a historic mansion. Educational institutions such as Aston University's engineering academy and several large further education colleges form a notable presence. Residential streets vary from Victorian terraces to post-war housing and newer developments, particularly around the stadium regeneration site.

Area overview

On average Perry Barr has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Perry Barr is £48,025 per year. There are 5 schools in Perry Barr: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Perry Barr is home to around 20,609 people, with a population density of about 2,805.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Perry Barr Population
20,609
Population density
2,805.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.26(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.12(+97%)
Public order
13.93(+129%)
Drugs
11.79(+348%)
Shoplifting
10.97(+25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,674
37.24%
Indian
2,621
12.72%
Pakistani
2,394
11.62%
Caribbean
1,741
8.45%
Bangladeshi
1,213
5.89%
Total population: 20,605

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,744
29.27%
No qualifications
3,509
21.65%
Level 3 (A level)
2,816
17.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,156
13.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,732
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 16,207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,725
35.01%
Owns with a mortgage
2,710
34.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,554
19.96%
Other social rented
304
3.91%
Social rents from council
234
3.01%
Total households: 7,784

Property prices in Perry Barr

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,820 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Perry Barr in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Barr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£312,000
Flats8£83,500
Semi-Detached108£226,000
Terraced55£212,500

10 years median price trend in Perry Barr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Barr.

All postcodes in Perry Barr

B422DN

Longstone Road

B421AA

One Stop Retail Park

B421DY

Great Barr Business Park

B421TP

Perry Barr

B421JS

Charnwood Road

B421PB

Rocky Lane

B421PQ

Sandringham Road

B421PU

Sandringham Road

B422LL

Chapelwood Grove

B421DG

Baltimore Road

B67AX

First Avenue

B422UL

Perry Barr

B421SF

Walsall Road

B422HL

Beeches Road

B421JQ

Yateley Crescent

B421PJ

Wensleydale Road

B421RT

Derrydown Road

B421TA

Cliveden Avenue

B422JD

Duxford Road

B422LB

Church Road

B421HS

Cedarwood Croft

B421AB

Walsall Road

B421NB

Hatton Gardens

B421QY

Rocky Lane

B422BN

Perry Wood Road

B422BZ

Calshot Road

B422TU

Holford Drive

B436DP

Queslett Road

B67HE

Moor Lane

B421HN

Dyas Avenue

B421QN

Baltimore Road

B422DZ

Fowlmere Road

B422LJ

Elcock Drive

B422TA

Oscott Road

B421DB

Baltimore Road

B421PR

Wensleydale Road

B422BL

Perry Wood Road

B422PB

Cardington Avenue

B422JB

Thetford Road

B421HU

Old Walsall Road

B421RE

Alexander Gardens

B421RU

Derrydown Road

B422BJ

Perry Wood Road

B422EP

Foden Road

B421JH

Yateley Crescent

B421SY

Glendower Road

B422AU

Curbar Road

B422DQ

Rowdale Road

B422DR

Tideswell Road

B422FX

Aldridge Road

B422NL

Booths Farm Road

B421UB

Walsall Road

B422DW

Longstone Road

B422EW

Foden Road

B422HH

Beeches Road

B422PS

Thornbridge Avenue

B422TP

Aldridge Road

B421HR

Old Walsall Road

B421RS

Derrydown Road

B421ST

Glendower Road

B422HP

Turnberry Road

B422HQ

Beeches Road

B422NJ

Booths Farm Road

B422PA

Cardington Avenue

B422UD

Aldridge Road

B422EU

Perry Barr

B421EU

Walsall Road

B421LN

Coleraine Road

B421TU

Walsall Road

B422AF

Thornbridge Avenue

B422DP

Longstone Road

B422LS

Perry Park Crescent

B436DR

Queslett Road

B421HE

Dyas Avenue

B421NU

Almond Croft

B421SL

Cliveden Avenue

B422AR

Sterndale Road

B422BH

Perry Wood Road

B422NT

Heston Avenue

B422UN

Perry Barr

B67EP

Holdford Road

B421RH

Teddington Grove

B421SS

Thanet Grove

B422DU

Tideswell Road

B422HU

Turnberry Road

B422ND

Dewsbury Grove

B436DS

Queslett Road

B436DX

Queslett Road

B422PJ

Mildenhall Road

B67EU

Nobel Way

B421JY

Rockford Road

B421PH

Sandringham Road

B421UL

Old Walsall Road

B422BX

Calshot Road

B67AY

Tameside Drive

B67UG

Holford Drive

B421TY

Walsall Road

B422HB

Aldridge Road

B421EZ

Dyas Avenue

B421JN

Yateley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.