Ipswich Crescent is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 1LY 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 Ipswich Crescent, Birmingham, B42 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 1NB, B42 2HW, B42 2DG, B42 1NA, B42 2HJ, B42 2HH, B42 2DN, B42 2HF, B42 2HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B42 1LY 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 | 49.5% | 50.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 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 B42 1LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 26.9% | 30% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 56% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 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 | 37.1% | 43.9% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 37.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.8% | 22.6% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 30.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 7% | 3.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% 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 | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 19.1% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 16.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 3.8% | -4.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70.4% | 57.4% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 91.9% | 80.6% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 8.8% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 88.6% | 80.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.7% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.4% | 37.2% | -23.8% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Sikh | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ipswich Crescent was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.3% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ipswich Crescent has the lowest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding and the 7th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Ipswich Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2024-10-25 | £269,000 |
| 19 Ipswich Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-08-29 | £269,761 |
| 35 Ipswich Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-06-10 | £269,907 |
| 83 Ipswich Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2023-08-02 | £235,692 |
| 24 Ipswich Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-10-27 | £283,658 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 5,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calshot Primary School Calshot Road , Great Barr B42 2BY | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 5,335 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 847 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,237 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 | 2,678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badshah Palace Restaurant | Badshah Palace, Walsall Road | 311 yd | |
| Beeches Gold | 174 Beeches Road, Perry Barr | 443 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 77 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 517 yd | |
| The Towers | 636 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 619 yd | |
| Breakfast N Brunch | 101 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Bell | Booths Farm Road, Birmingham | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fish & Chip Shop | 556 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 311 yd | |
| Bays Fish Bar | 8 Longstone Road, Birmingham | 375 yd | |
| Mijan Balti Hut | 611 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 413 yd | |
| Peri Peri Pepper | 614 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 421 yd | |
| Twin Pizza | 99 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Op | 606 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 421 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 378 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 799 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Dorrington Academy DORRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 912 yd |
| Queslett Park Golf Centre (Closed) Booths Lane | golf | 1,047 yd |
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 139.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.