Nevin Grove is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 1PE 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 Nevin Grove, Birmingham, B42 1PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2LX, B42 1PD, B42 1PB, B42 1PG, B42 1PZ, B42 1PA, B42 2NG, B42 1PR, B42 1PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B42 1PE 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 | 55.7% | 50.5% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.3% | 49.5% | 5.2% | 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 B42 1PE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 40.7% | 35.9% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 51.2% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 50.8% | 49.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 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 | 18.9% | 22.9% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 13.2% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 30.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.3% 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 | 3.8% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 13.5% | 12.1% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Pakistani | 13.8% | 28.8% | 15.0% | 2.7% | 26.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.8% | 8.8% | -5.0% | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 39.2% | 19.3% | -19.9% | 81.4% | -62.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 78.1% | 71.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 15.1% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 71.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 18.8% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 3.2% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.3% | 37.2% | -27.9% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 45.8% | 6.5% | 39.3% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nevin Grove was 76.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Perry Barr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nevin Grove has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Perry Barr and the 1358th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nevin Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-01-28 | £144,956 |
| 20 Nevin Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2018-08-08 | £223,776 |
| 15 Nevin Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-04-27 | £227,524 |
| 8 Nevin Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,950 | 2017-08-25 | £203,779 |
| 4 Nevin Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2016-12-20 | £191,430 |
B42 1PE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B42 1PE 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community 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 | 1,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,454 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 | 1out of 4 | 4,660 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 | 1,386 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,648 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 | 3,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vape Quarter | 392 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 70 yd | |
| Agatha's Traditional Delights | 399 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 204 yd | |
| Gmac Catering | Birmingham Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road | 473 yd | |
| Back Straight Stand Alexander Stadium | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 497 yd | |
| Badshah Palace Restaurant | Badshah Palace, Walsall Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tennis Court | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 755 yd | |
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club | Church Road, Perry Barr | 1,090 yd | |
| Church Tavern | Church Tavern, 25-27 Church Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Express | 390 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 68 yd | |
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway | 374 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 68 yd | |
| Marcos Fish & Chip Shop | 556 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 619 yd | |
| Pizza Expert | 260 Rocky Lane, Perry Barr | 735 yd | |
| Bays Fish Bar | 8 Longstone Road, Birmingham | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Op | 606 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 837 yd | |
| Caterchoice Foodservice | Hamstead Trading Estate, Austin Way | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Dorrington Academy DORRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 769 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 191.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.