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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 135 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
135
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
62.84(+62%)
Public order
14.7(+143%)
Shoplifting
13.88(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.44(+84%)
Drugs
11.69(+336%)
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 188 recent sales, the median property price is £214,250 in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,820 up to £454,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Barr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£310,000£3,164
Flats13£93,000£1,897
Semi-Detached114£226,000£3,000
Terraced54£205,000£2,669

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

B422DT

Tideswell Road

B421QZ

Rocky Lane

B421RU

Derrydown Road

B421HJ

Dyas Avenue

B421JX

Rockford Road

B421HU

Old Walsall Road

B422DW

Longstone Road

B421UB

Walsall Road

B421LS

Walsall Road

B422HS

Turnberry Road

B422EJ

Foden Road

B421PU

Sandringham Road

B422UL

Perry Barr

B422HJ

Beeches Road

B421HL

Dyas Avenue

B421EP

Walsall Road

B421SP

Glendower Road

B421NL

Rocky Lane

B421QW

Baltimore Road

B421PE

Nevin Grove

B448DP

College Road

B421LA

Stanford Avenue

B421QU

Rocky Lane

B421NZ

Kingsdown Avenue

B422HT

Turnberry Road

B421HQ

Dyas Avenue

B421RS

Derrydown Road

B421ER

Walsall Road

B421HE

Dyas Avenue

B422LX

Walsall Road

B421JW

Yateley Avenue

B421LG

Tower Hill

B422HF

Beeches Road

B422ET

Aldridge Road

B422GR

Aldridge Square

B422EA

Fowlmere Road

B422LF

Church Road

B422GN

Aldridge Square

B422AT

Curbar Road

B422JB

Thetford Road

B422NY

Booths Farm Road

B421RJ

Pendragon Road

B421BZ

Regina Drive

B422JD

Duxford Road

B421HR

Old Walsall Road

B421RH

Teddington Grove

B421RY

Derrydown Road

B421JJ

Yateley Avenue

B67AB

Moor Lane

B422TP

Aldridge Road

B421QX

Rocky Lane

B422UB

Tameside Way

B422NE

Perry Avenue

B422NS

Booths Farm Road

B421EJ

Walsall Road

B422NF

Perry Avenue

B421UJ

Old Walsall Road

B422GX

Perry Barr

B422HW

Poplar Rise

B422TY

Aldridge Road

B422LQ

Perry Villa Drive

B421PD

Lymedene Road

B422EF

Cramlington Road

B421TN

Walsall Road

B422NN

Booths Farm Road

B421TP

Perry Barr

B421SX

Glendower Road

B422EB

Cramlington Road

B422JH

Northolt Grove

B422NJ

Booths Farm Road

B421UD

Walsall Road

B422HN

Beeches Road

B422PH

Mildenhall Road

B422PW

Thornbridge Avenue

B67EP

Holdford Road

B67AA

Moor Lane

B422DL

Edale Road

B67AQ

Brookvale Road

B436DR

Queslett Road

B421RL

Ivybridge Grove

B422PD

Cardington Avenue

B421JR

Charnwood Road

B422HD

Perry Barr

B422JE

Duxford Road

B421SL

Cliveden Avenue

B421EH

Walsall Road

B421NR

Railway Terrace

B422LT

Walsall Road

B421PZ

Sandringham Road

B421HF

Dyas Avenue

B421LL

Coleraine Road

B422LR

Walsall Road

B421DD

Baltimore Road

B422LS

Perry Park Crescent

B421PA

Rocky Lane

B237TD

The Ridgeway

B422HU

Turnberry Road

B422HP

Turnberry Road

B421TA

Cliveden Avenue

B421EX

Walsall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.