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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

B422PH

Mildenhall Road

B421QF

Rocky Lane

B421RZ

Derrydown Road

B421UJ

Old Walsall Road

B422AS

Sterndale Road

B422EE

Cramlington Road

B422NP

Booths Farm Road

B67EX

Brookvale Road

B421RF

Teddington Grove

B421SU

Glendower Road

B422BQ

Perry Wood Road

B422GZ

Perry Barr

B421BZ

Regina Drive

B421JJ

Yateley Avenue

B421NE

Kingsdown Avenue

B421PZ

Sandringham Road

B448DU

Epwell Road

B421EL

Bardfield Close

B421HT

Hollywood Croft

B421RY

Derrydown Road

B422JH

Northolt Grove

B422LT

Walsall Road

B422EL

Foden Road

B422LU

Walsall Road

B67FG

Moor Lane

B421NJ

Rocky Lane

B421SW

Cliveden Avenue

B421UD

Walsall Road

B422AN

Haddon Road

B422BU

Calshot Road

B422FY

Dairy Drive

B422HD

Perry Barr

B422HT

Turnberry Road

B422NR

Booths Farm Road

B422NU

Booths Farm Road

B421HW

Old Walsall Road

B421PT

Wensleydale Road

B421QP

Montana Avenue

B421QR

Dorrington Road

B422BA

Sterndale Road

B422JA

Thetford Road

B421EY

Walsall Road

B421QX

Rocky Lane

B422LA

Church Road

B421LW

Coleraine Road

B422LQ

Perry Villa Drive

B422PE

Mildenhall Road

B67AF

Gavin Way

B422PG

Mildenhall Road

B421PA

Rocky Lane

B422AT

Curbar Road

B422ET

Aldridge Road

B422HW

Poplar Rise

B422GE

Tame Close

B422GF

Tame Close

B422GG

Tame Close

B422GH

Tame Close

B422GJ

Tame Close

B422GL

Aldridge Square

B422GN

Aldridge Square

B422GP

Aldridge Square

B422GQ

Aldridge Square

B422GT

Perry Barr

B422TT

Perry Barr

Data Sources

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