Perrott Way is in Edgbaston, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B17 8LW is located in the North Edgbaston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Edgbaston. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Perrott Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B17 8LD, B17 8LQ, B17 8LR, B17 8JD, B17 8LP, B17 8LS, B17 8JB, B17 8JG, B16 0NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B17 8LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B17 8LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 32.5% | -11.4% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 57% | 13.5% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 56% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 14.8% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 11% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 12.4% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 44.8% | 19.7% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4.9% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 25.6% | 22.9% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 19.8% |
| Pakistani | 23.5% | 19.6% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 2.9% | -6.7% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 21.2% | 20.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -60.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 54.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 54.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.1% | 26.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 54.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 27% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 6.3% | -21.0% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 35.7% | 6.5% | 29.2% |
| Sikh | 15.8% | 0.9% | 14.9% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perrott Way was 102.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Ladywood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perrott Way has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Ladywood and the 1344th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Perrott Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2024-12-10 | £180,866 |
| 7 Perrott Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-04-05 | £403,200 |
| 36 Perrott Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2024-02-12 | £396,452 |
| 53 Perrott Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-08-18 | £615,015 |
| 33 Perrott Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2023-03-10 | £727,774 |
The percentage of student residents living in B17 8LW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 4,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 4,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dixon Primary School City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LE | 2out of 4 | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Technology Primary School Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | - not rated | 772 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy Montague Road , B66 4PW | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bearwood Primary School Bearwood Road , B66 4HB | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cape Primary School Cape Hill , B66 4SH | 2out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 918 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 4 Norfolk Road , Edgbaston B15 3PS | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis Academy 8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Kebabish | 444 Portland Road, Soho | 385 yd | |
| The Shireland Bar & Grill (Kitchen) | Shireland Road | 579 yd | |
| Banu Indian Restaurant | 353 Hagley Road, Harborne | 616 yd | |
| Avery Fields Events | Avery Fields Sports And Events, 79 Sandon Road | 634 yd | |
| De La Vies | 2a Barnsley Road | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shireland Bar & Grill | Shireland Road | 579 yd | |
| The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre | 377-383 Bearwood Road | 928 yd | |
| The Pub at Bearwood | 537 Bearwood Road | 968 yd | |
| The Midland | The Midland, 526-528 Bearwood Road | 990 yd | |
| The Bear Tavern | The Bear Tavern, 500 Bearwood Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domo Pizza & Chicken | 345 Hagley Road, Harborne | 663 yd | |
| New City | 9 Shireland Road | 728 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 6, Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 910 yd | |
| Formula Jamaican Restaurant | 369 Bearwood Road | 928 yd | |
| Kashmir Grill House | 79 Shireland Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 286A Hagley Road, Harborne | 666 yd | |
| Pak Express | 3 Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 909 yd | |
| Maihan Bakery | 62-68 Waterloo Road | 946 yd | |
| Polo Taste | 410-412 Bearwood Road | 960 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 2 Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Dixon Academy PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Portland Road Cricket Ground MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS LTD SOCIAL CLUB PORTLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Gec Recreation Ground (Closed) Sandon Road | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Bournville Rfc SANDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Hadley Stadium WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Birmingham Squash Members Club (Closed) 121a 121a Rotton Park Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 877 yd |
| Lordswood Boys School HAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 985 yd |
| 24/7 Fitness (Birmingham) 477-489 477-489 HAGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 270.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.