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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

B421PR

Wensleydale Road

B422BB

Sterndale Road

B421LY

Ipswich Crescent

B421SY

Glendower Road

B422DE

Monsal Road

B67BB

Pavilion Drive

B421QT

Dorrington Road

B421JP

Stanford Avenue

B421LF

Bescot Croft

B422PR

Thornbridge Avenue

B421PP

Wensleydale Road

B67AD

Poplar Drive

B422NR

Booths Farm Road

B67EY

Brookvale Road

B422LZ

Perry Barr Locks

B421QA

Dorrington Green

B422HB

Aldridge Road

B422HZ

Homelands

B422PG

Mildenhall Road

B422GU

Perry Barr

B422AG

Thornbridge Avenue

B421NG

Rocky Lane

B421TX

Walsall Road

B421JL

Yateley Avenue

B421DR

Baltimore Road

B422GH

Tame Close

B422GY

Perry Barr

B422HR

Turnberry Road

B421LT

Fairview Avenue

B422ED

Hilliards Croft

B422SL

Chelmorton Road

B421SG

Regina Drive

B422EG

Cramlington Road

B422PT

Beeches Road

B67EU

Nobel Way

B67UG

Holford Drive

B422PJ

Mildenhall Road

B422GS

Aldridge Square

B422ND

Dewsbury Grove

B422UH

Perry Barr

B422BS

Calshot Road

B422DP

Longstone Road

B421AA

One Stop Retail Park

B422HQ

Beeches Road

B422EL

Foden Road

B421EY

Walsall Road

B421PX

Sandringham Road

B421NE

Kingsdown Avenue

B421RF

Teddington Grove

B421JQ

Yateley Crescent

B422GJ

Tame Close

B421JN

Yateley Avenue

B421DG

Baltimore Road

B421JB

Croyde Avenue

B422JA

Thetford Road

B421RR

Crantock Road

B422TT

Perry Barr

B67HG

Moor Lane

B422TU

Holford Drive

B422NH

Booths Farm Road

B422DQ

Rowdale Road

B436DT

Queslett Road

B421RG

Teddington Grove

B422GZ

Perry Barr

Data Sources

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