Perry Barr is a ward located in the northwest of Birmingham, covering residential and commercial areas. It includes neighborhoods like Perry Barr itself, Birchfield, and parts of Handsworth Wood. The area is known for its mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to a range of residents. Key landmarks include the Alexander Stadium, a major sports venue, and Perry Barr Park, offering green space for recreation.
The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Perry Barr railway station and several bus routes serving the area. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community centers, supporting everyday needs. Perry Barr has undergone regeneration in recent years, with improvements to infrastructure and housing. The area also hosts cultural events, reflecting its varied community. While primarily residential, it has pockets of light industry and retail, contributing to its local economy.
On average Perry Barr has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Perry Barr is £40,248 per year. There are 5 schools in Perry Barr: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £16,385 up to £465,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £66,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 112 | £231,500 |
| Terraced | 67 | £220,000 |
10 years price trend in Perry Barr
B422NS
Booths Farm Road
B422PQ
Mildenhall Road
B422TG
Oscott Gardens
B422UE
Birchfield East
B67AA
Moor Lane
B421PE
Nevin Grove
B421DG
Baltimore Road
B421QF
Lymedene Road
B421RZ
Derrydown Road
B421TP
Perry Beeches West
B421UH
Church Road
B421UJ
Perry Barr & South Hamstead
B422AS
Sterndale Road
B422EE
Cramlington Road
B422NP
Booths Farm Road
B422PH
Mildenhall Road
B67EX
Brookvale Road
B421PZ
Sandringham Road
B421BZ
Regina Drive
B421JJ
Yateley Avenue
B421NE
Kingsdown Avenue
B421RF
Alexander Gardens
B421SU
Glendower Road
B422BQ
Perry Wood Road
B422GZ
Birchfield East
B448DU
Epwell Road
B421EL
Bardfield Close
B421HT
Hollywood Croft
B421RY
Derrydown Road
B422EL
Foden Road
B422JH
Northolt Grove
B422LT
Walsall Road
B422LU
Walsall Road
B422HT
Turnberry Road
B421HW
Perry Beeches West
B421NJ
Rocky Lane
B421PT
Wensleydale Road
B421QP
Montana Avenue
B421QR
Dorrington Road
B421SW
Cliveden Avenue
B421UD
Walsall Road
B422AN
Haddon Road
B422BA
Sterndale Road
B422BU
Calshot Road
B422FY
Dairy Drive
B422JA
Duxford Road
B422NR
Booths Farm Road
B422NU
Booths Farm Road
B421EY
Walsall Road
B421LW
Coleraine Road
B421QX
Rocky Lane
B422LA
Church Road
B422LQ
Perry Villa Drive
B422PE
Mildenhall Road
B67AF
Gavin Way
B422PG
Mildenhall Road
B421PA
Rocky Lane
B422HW
Poplar Rise
B422AT
Curbar Road
B422ET
Aldridge Road
B422UL
Birchfield East
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.