Perrott Street is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B18 4NA is located in the Soho & Jewellery Quarter electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Ladywood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Perrott Street, Birmingham, B18 4NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B18 4NG, B18 4NF, B18 4LZ, B18 4LX, B18 4NE, B18 4ND, B18 4NQ, B18 4NB, B18 4PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B18 4NA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B18 4NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47% | 50.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 29.5% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Separated | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 47.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around B18 4NA this area, 33.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 33.4% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 13.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 18.3% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 14.8% | 6.5% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
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 | 5.3% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 10.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 15.7% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.8% | 8.1% | -6.7% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 20.2% | 20.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -60.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 56.2% | 55.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.7% | 17% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 3.2% | -6.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 55.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 21.2% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 9.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 6.7% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 35.3% | 6.5% | 28.8% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perrott Street was 162.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.6% lower than the Handsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perrott Street has the 31st highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Handsworth and the 709th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Perrott Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2002-11-29 | £132,860 |
| 84 Perrott Street, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £26,500 | 2001-03-01 | £105,583 |
The percentage of student residents living in B18 4NA 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 | 64 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 3out of 4 | 4,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 4out of 4 | 4,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Primary School Foundry Road , B18 4LP | - not rated | 262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Foundry Foundry Road , B18 4LP | 4out of 4 | 262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merry Hill Infant School Foundry Lane , B66 2LL | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Watt Infant School Boulton Road , B21 0RE | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Watt Primary School Boulton Road , Handsworth B21 0RE | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Olympus Academy Perrott Street , Winson Green B18 4LX | - not rated | 230 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth New Road School Handsworth New Road , Winson Green B18 4PQ | - not rated | 262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,251 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,177 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,228 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Academy Unit 7, 3B Business Village , Alexandra Road B21 0PD | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenspring Training 176 Camp Lane , Raleigh Industrial Estate B21 8JA | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sporting Edge Independent School Summerfield Community Centre , Winson Green Road B18 4EJ | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital Teaching Unit Ward 10 , City Hospital (NHS Trust) B18 7QH | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 1,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scales Restaurant | Avery Weigh-Tronix, Foundry Lane | 387 yd | |
| Very Vegetarian Cakes | Unit 3, Woodburn Road | 388 yd | |
| The Great Escape Cafe | 192 Winson Green Road, Birmingham | 522 yd | |
| Aramark Staff and Visitor Canteen | H M Prison, Winson Green Road | 553 yd | |
| Parantha Corner Ltd | 125 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Foundary Tavern | Soho Tavern, 154 Foundry Lane | 354 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 754 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 904 yd | |
| Cross Guns Pub | Cross Guns Public House, 301 Soho Road | 961 yd | |
| Pump Tavern | Pump Tavern, 236 Soho Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pon Di Grill | 4 Great Western Close, Birmingham | 371 yd | |
| Golden Chippy | 217 Bacchus Road, Birmingham | 563 yd | |
| Back A Yard Caribbean Takeaway | Rear Of, 192 Bacchus Road | 603 yd | |
| Shankar Sweet Centre | 85 Boulton Road, Birmingham | 709 yd | |
| C and J's Caribbean Cooking Takeaway | The Devonshire Arms, Lodge Road | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham | 966 yd | |
| Lidl | 397 Soho Road, Birmingham | 974 yd | |
| Khan Food Store | 77 Nineveh Road, Birmingham | 975 yd | |
| Iceland Food | Ground Floor, 210-214 Soho Road | 1,026 yd | |
| S & D Supermarket | 171 Soho Road, Birmingham | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| James Watt Primary School BOULTON ROAD | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Winson Green MARY SEACOLE HOUSE MARY SEACOLE HOUSE LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Benson Community School BENSON ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Summerfield Junior And Infant School SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL CUTHBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Soho Fitness (Closed) Piara Rayat House 366-372 Piara Rayat House 366-372 Soho Road | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.