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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

B421NJ

Rocky Lane

B421EU

Walsall Road

B422PQ

Mildenhall Road

B421RQ

Teddington Grove

B421NU

Almond Croft

B421BP

Walsall Road

B422PU

Trehurst Avenue

B421ND

Walsall Road

B421HT

Hollywood Croft

B67AG

Moor Lane

B422BT

Calshot Road

B422BN

Perry Wood Road

B421RE

Alexander Gardens

B67AU

Chancel Way Industrial Estate

B421LQ

Tower Hill

B422LL

Chapelwood Grove

B422EU

Perry Barr

B422GE

Tame Close

B422BQ

Perry Wood Road

B421LH

Tower Hill

B421RP

Crantock Road

B422NT

Heston Avenue

B421PT

Wensleydale Road

B422HY

Thetford Road

B421JS

Charnwood Road

B421NF

Kingsdown Avenue

B422NU

Booths Farm Road

B422BH

Perry Wood Road

B422LH

Elcock Drive

B67AX

First Avenue

B421PQ

Sandringham Road

B421SF

Walsall Road

B421NX

Richmond Croft

B422NB

Dewsbury Grove

B421QP

Montana Avenue

B421SR

Glendower Road

B421ES

Walsall Road

B422PA

Cardington Avenue

B421SH

Cliveden Avenue

B421NH

Rocky Lane

B422LG

Perry Villa Drive

B421LN

Coleraine Road

B421RT

Derrydown Road

B422DS

Tideswell Road

B67AE

Moor Lane

B421SW

Cliveden Avenue

B421BX

Walsall Road

B422LA

Church Road

B421JT

Stanford Avenue

B422GF

Tame Close

B421DB

Baltimore Road

B422JQ

Hamble Road

B421QS

Dorrington Road

B421UH

Walsall Road

B422HX

Thetford Road

B422BJ

Perry Wood Road

B421HH

Cathel Drive

B422HA

Perry Barr

B421NQ

Rocky Lane

B421JY

Rockford Road

B421LX

Raymond Avenue

B422BP

The Rise

B67AF

Gavin Way

B422GW

Perry Barr

B421UL

Old Walsall Road

B421PH

Sandringham Road

B422TZ

Franchise Street

B422BG

Perry Wood Road

B436DX

Queslett Road

B422GD

Tame Close

B422PB

Cardington Avenue

B422BA

Sterndale Road

B421LJ

Coleraine Road

B422TG

Oscott Gardens

B421TY

Walsall Road

B422GL

Aldridge Square

B421JU

Stanford Avenue

B421RZ

Derrydown Road

B422AF

Thornbridge Avenue

B421PN

Carmodale Avenue

B421NY

Hillside Drive

B421QY

Rocky Lane

B421EL

Bardfield Close

B422AP

Haddon Road

B422AE

Thornbridge Avenue

B422NA

Perry Avenue

B422DZ

Fowlmere Road

B421HS

Cedarwood Croft

B422LE

St Johns Walk

B421HG

Dyas Avenue

B422TA

Oscott Road

B422GQ

Aldridge Square

B422NL

Booths Farm Road

B421DY

Great Barr Business Park

B422EE

Cramlington Road

B421PB

Rocky Lane

B67HH

Moor Lane

B67EX

Brookvale Road

B422AN

Haddon Road

B67AY

Tameside Drive

Data Sources

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