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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

B421NH

Rocky Lane

B421QA

Dorrington Green

B422DT

Tideswell Road

B422PR

Thornbridge Avenue

B422TY

Aldridge Road

B422UJ

Perry Barr

B448DP

College Road

B422LW

Church Road

B421NL

Rocky Lane

B421DD

Baltimore Road

B421NX

Richmond Croft

B422BG

Perry Wood Road

B422DJ

Holmesfield Road

B422UB

Tameside Way

B67AD

Poplar Drive

B67AU

Chancel Way Industrial Estate

B67AE

Moor Lane

B421LU

Perry Barr Locks

B421JL

Yateley Avenue

B421QG

Lavendon Road

B421QS

Dorrington Road

B422BE

Curbar Road

B422EF

Cramlington Road

B422NH

Booths Farm Road

B422TX

Aldridge Road

B421ES

Walsall Road

B421LF

Bescot Croft

B67AG

Moor Lane

B67AQ

Brookvale Road

B421LG

Tower Hill

B421QT

Dorrington Road

B421SH

Cliveden Avenue

B422NB

Dewsbury Grove

B436DU

Parkwood Croft

B421EH

Walsall Road

B421EJ

Walsall Road

B421LX

Raymond Avenue

B421NP

Old Walsall Road

B421PW

Carmodale Avenue

B421QL

Baltimore Road

B421SX

Glendower Road

B422BP

The Rise

B422PW

Thornbridge Avenue

B421BP

Walsall Road

B421PN

Carmodale Avenue

B421QW

Baltimore Road

B421SP

Glendower Road

B422LX

Walsall Road

B422UH

Perry Barr

B421RR

Crantock Road

B421SJ

Wilnecote Grove

B422BT

Calshot Road

B422HZ

Homelands

B422NF

Perry Avenue

B421BX

Walsall Road

B421JG

Yateley Crescent

B421QZ

Rocky Lane

B421RL

Ivybridge Grove

B421SG

Regina Drive

B421SN

Cliveden Avenue

B422AP

Haddon Road

B422GB

Tame Close

B422GX

Perry Barr

B422HY

Thetford Road

B421JT

Stanford Avenue

B421NG

Rocky Lane

B422DG

Rowdale Road

B422EB

Cramlington Road

B422GW

Perry Barr

B422SY

Wellhead Lane

B422NE

Perry Avenue

B422SP

Aldridge Road

B421JB

Croyde Avenue

B422AX

Curbar Road

B422EG

Cramlington Road

B422LE

St Johns Walk

B436DL

Tyler Grove

B421EX

Walsall Road

B422AY

Curbar Road

B422NA

Perry Avenue

B422NG

Marathon Point

B436DT

Queslett Road

B422GA

Dairy Drive

B422LY

Walsall Road

B421JP

Stanford Avenue

B421JX

Rockford Road

B422LZ

Perry Barr Locks

B421DR

Baltimore Road

B421NF

Kingsdown Avenue

B421NQ

Rocky Lane

B422BS

Calshot Road

B422BY

Calshot Road

B422DE

Monsal Road

B421LP

Law Cliff Road

B422DS

Tideswell Road

B422NY

Booths Farm Road

B421EN

Walsall Road

B421EW

Walsall Road

B421NY

Hillside Drive

B421PD

Lymedene Road

Data Sources

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