Stanford Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 1JU 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 Stanford Avenue, Birmingham, B42 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 1LA, B42 1JT, B42 1JS, B42 1JR, B42 1JX, B42 1JY, B42 1JW, B42 1JP, B42 1HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B42 1JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 53.4% | 52% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 38.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48.6% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 38.9% | 45.9% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 35.1% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.6% | 22.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.4% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 40.1% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.7% 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 | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 13.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 10.7% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 10.1% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 59.4% | 47.7% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -33.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 80.9% | 74.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 13.3% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 74.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 19.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 1.4% | -14.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Sikh | 8.2% | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanford Avenue was 37.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Oscott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanford Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oscott and the 590th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Stanford Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-12-20 | £159,841 |
| 77 Stanford Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-12-20 | £179,822 |
| 35 Stanford Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-04-11 | £334,232 |
| 61 Stanford Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-01-06 | £234,545 |
| 61 Stanford Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-01-06 | £234,545 |
B42 1JU 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 5,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 5,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 2out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calshot Primary School Calshot Road , Great Barr B42 2BY | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Junior School Hamstead Road , Great Barr B43 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,425 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,587 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,926 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 | 3,426 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 4,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Towers | 636 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 420 yd | |
| The dessert club Birmingham | 4 Railway Terrace, Old Walsall Road | 656 yd | |
| La Belle Vie Desserts | 4 Railway Terrace, Old Walsall Road | 656 yd | |
| Sea Garden | 2 Railway Terrace, Old Walsall Road | 656 yd | |
| Subway | Colliery Service Station, Hamstead Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Social Welfare Club | Hamstead Institute, Old Walsall Road | 218 yd | |
| Beaufort Arms | 42-46 Old Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 725 yd | |
| The New Bell | Booths Farm Road, Birmingham | 822 yd | |
| Great Barr Conservative Club | Great Barr Conservative Club, 6a Newton Road | 1,058 yd | |
| The Scott Arms | The Scott Arms, Newton Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre | 205-207 Dyas Avenue, Birmingham | 217 yd | |
| Lung Wah | 168 Perry Wood Road, Birmingham | 401 yd | |
| Mijan Balti Hut | 611 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 633 yd | |
| Peri Peri Pepper | 614 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 682 yd | |
| Hamstead Fish Bar | 40 Old Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Op | 606 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 682 yd | |
| Co-op | 52 Gorse Farm Road | 891 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Hamstead Road | 961 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 936 Walsall Road | 989 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, Old Walsall Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Dorrington Academy DORRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,034 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.