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Perry Barr

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Perry Barr

About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Perry Barr Population
20,609
Population density
2,805.1 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 205 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 per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£301,000
Flats6£97,000
Semi-Detached119£230,000
Terraced68£215,500

10 years price trend in Perry Barr

All postcodes 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
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.