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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

B421PP

Wensleydale Road

B421HF

Dyas Avenue

B421JU

Stanford Avenue

B421LR

Walsall Road

B421NR

Railway Terrace

B422JE

Duxford Road

B422LF

Church Road

B422PT

Beeches Road

B67AB

Moor Lane

B67AT

Moor Lane Trading Estate

B67HH

Moor Lane

B421LS

Walsall Road

B422BB

Sterndale Road

B422DL

Edale Road

B422LR

Walsall Road

B67HG

Moor Lane

B421ND

Walsall Road

B421ET

Harris Drive

B422AE

Thornbridge Avenue

B422HX

Thetford Road

B67AP

Elliott Way

B237TD

The Ridgeway

B421LJ

Coleraine Road

B422ED

Hilliards Croft

B422GS

Aldridge Square

B421NZ

Kingsdown Avenue

B421QH

Whitburn Avenue

B421QJ

Lavendon Road

B421RN

Pendragon Road

B422AB

Thornbridge Avenue

B422EH

Foden Road

B422GY

Perry Barr

B422HS

Turnberry Road

B422NN

Booths Farm Road

B422TZ

Franchise Street

B421LA

Stanford Avenue

B421LQ

Tower Hill

B421LT

Fairview Avenue

B422EJ

Foden Road

B422PU

Trehurst Avenue

B421DE

Baltimore Road

B422HN

Beeches Road

B421DP

Baltimore Road

B421HL

Dyas Avenue

B421LH

Tower Hill

B421PL

Wensleydale Road

B421RJ

Pendragon Road

B421RP

Crantock Road

B421HG

Dyas Avenue

B421NA

Gainsborough Road

B421TN

Walsall Road

B422EY

Aldridge Road

B67EY

Brookvale Road

B421BT

Walsall Road

B421ER

Walsall Road

B421PX

Sandringham Road

B422GD

Tame Close

B422GR

Aldridge Square

B421LL

Coleraine Road

B421LY

Ipswich Crescent

B422HG

Beeches Road

B422HR

Turnberry Road

B421JW

Yateley Avenue

B421PG

Sandringham Road

B421RX

Derrydown Road

B421SR

Glendower Road

B422HF

Beeches Road

B422NX

Booths Farm Road

B422SL

Chelmorton Road

B421EP

Walsall Road

B421JR

Charnwood Road

B421PS

Wensleydale Road

B421RG

Teddington Grove

B422DH

Monsal Road

B422LG

Perry Villa Drive

B422PF

Mildenhall Road

B67BB

Pavilion Drive

B421HQ

Dyas Avenue

B421RQ

Teddington Grove

B422HA

Perry Barr

B422HJ

Beeches Road

B422PD

Cardington Avenue

B421QU

Rocky Lane

B422EX

Nash Square

B422PQ

Mildenhall Road

B422TG

Oscott Gardens

B422UE

Perry Barr

B421HH

Cathel Drive

B422GU

Perry Barr

B422JQ

Hamble Road

B422LH

Elcock Drive

B67ES

Holdford Road

B421HJ

Dyas Avenue

B421TX

Walsall Road

B422AG

Thornbridge Avenue

B422EA

Fowlmere Road

B422NS

Booths Farm Road

B67AA

Moor Lane

B421PE

Nevin Grove

B421UH

Walsall Road

Data Sources

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