Hollywood Croft is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 1HT is located in the Perry Barr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Perry Barr. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hollywood Croft, Birmingham, B42 1HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 1HU, B42 1ET, B42 1HS, B42 1EL, B42 1ES, B42 1JB, B42 1HX, B42 1EU, B42 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B42 1HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 52.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 44.6% | 47.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 B42 1HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 33.5% | 48.7% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 36.1% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 37.4% | 45.2% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.9% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 13.1% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 26.2% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 14.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 28.3% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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 | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 65.1% | 52.9% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 82.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 82.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 82.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollywood Croft was 121.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% higher than the Oscott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollywood Croft has the 6th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oscott and the 1097th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hollywood Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-21 | £323,396 |
| 16 Hollywood Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2024-07-29 | £244,238 |
| 1 Hollywood Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-07-03 | £269,076 |
| 14 Hollywood Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,100 | 2022-06-29 | £261,164 |
| 17 Hollywood Croft, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2022-01-10 | £259,805 |
B42 1HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 4,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 2out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calshot Primary School Calshot Road , Great Barr B42 2BY | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecrest Primary School Whitecrest , Great Barr B43 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 3,419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 4,364 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piri Fino | 927 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 624 yd | |
| The Towers | 636 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 650 yd | |
| Simla Spice | 34 Queslett Road | 741 yd | |
| Al-Miski Lounge | 1 Queslett Road, Birmingham | 817 yd | |
| Subway | Colliery Service Station, Hamstead Road | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Social Welfare Club | Hamstead Institute, Old Walsall Road | 344 yd | |
| Great Barr Conservative Club | Great Barr Conservative Club, 6a Newton Road | 760 yd | |
| The Scott Arms | The Scott Arms, Newton Road | 760 yd | |
| The New Bell | Booths Farm Road, Birmingham | 786 yd | |
| Beaufort Arms | 42-46 Old Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung Wah | 168 Perry Wood Road, Birmingham | 354 yd | |
| Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre | 205-207 Dyas Avenue, Birmingham | 454 yd | |
| Shanghai House | 93 Jayshaw Avenue | 635 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 962 Walsall Road | 685 yd | |
| G's Fish Bar | 36 Gorse Farm Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 936 Walsall Road | 685 yd | |
| Co-op | 52 Gorse Farm Road | 720 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 2a Birmingham Road | 925 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 606 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 939 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Hamstead Road | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Red House Park NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.