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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, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 8.7% 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 £48,019 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
8.7%
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

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)187
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £247K

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £454,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Barr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£312,000£303
Semi-Detached116£227,000£279
Terraced52£207,250£250
Flats14£92,500£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Barr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£83,000£146,500£143,500
2017£223,000£82,500£153,250£139,750
2018£267,500£95,000£164,000£148,000
2019£245,995£114,384£170,000£163,000
2020£265,000£140,000£179,000£170,000
2021£270,000£127,000£190,750£180,000
2022£275,000£128,000£215,000£208,192
2023£350,000£95,000£208,000£207,500
2024£310,000£85,500£227,500£218,000
2025£312,000£95,500£225,000£210,000
2026£87,500£228,750£205,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Barr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£124£180£164
2017£184£132£186£174
2018£236£266£198£190
2019£256£175£209£200
2020£271£232£215£216
2021£276£236£236£228
2022£283£239£263£257
2023£329£137£261£264
2024£281£143£275£259
2025£294£176£275£259
2026£179£282£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Barr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Barr in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Perry Barr ward.

Local councillors

James Hinton

Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Morriam Jan

Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats