Sandringham Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1PG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B42 1PG 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%

Partnership Status

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 1PG 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Sandringham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandringham Road 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.

Sandringham Road 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in B42 1PG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sandringham Road are based on 280 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sandringham Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1PG

Estimated Average Property Prices for B42 1PG

Average Price
£197,193

Semi-Detached
£192,396

Terraced
£218,781

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandringham Road

Average Price
£225,638

Semi-Detached
£228,945

Terraced
£250,099

Detached
£295,770

Flats/Maisonettes
£146,635

Other
£175,191

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandringham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
200 Sandringham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£264,000	2024-11-08	£262,697
152 Sandringham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	2022-01-21	£66,903
156 Sandringham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-12-15	£215,433
152 Sandringham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,000	2021-08-19	£167,431
152 Sandringham Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£72,500	2021-06-17	£83,520

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B42 1PG

Employment

B42 1PG 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 1PG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,231 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL	3out of 4	2,350 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG	4out of 4	3,355 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS	4out of 4	4,191 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ	4out of 4	4,798 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR	3out of 4	575 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU	4out of 4	1,098 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beeches Junior School Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY	3out of 4	1,333 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY	3out of 4	1,333 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB	3out of 4	1,340 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY	1out of 4	1,327 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU	- not rated	1,925 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL	3out of 4	1,987 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY	4out of 4	2,016 yd	Free schools	No	Boys	More About School
Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU	2out of 4	2,080 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA	1out of 4	4,786 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,333 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP	3out of 4	2,634 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	3,018 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU	- not rated	3,312 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT	4out of 4	3,484 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Vape Quarter	392 Walsall Road, Perry Barr	173 yd
Agatha's Traditional Delights	399 Walsall Road, Perry Barr	296 yd
Badshah Palace Restaurant	Badshah Palace, Walsall Road	488 yd
Gmac Catering	Birmingham Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road	564 yd
Back Straight Stand Alexander Stadium	Walsall Road, Perry Barr	567 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Tennis Court	Walsall Road, Perry Barr		886 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shanghai Express	390 Walsall Road, Perry Barr	165 yd
Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway	374 Walsall Road, Perry Barr	165 yd
Marcos Fish & Chip Shop	556 Walsall Road, Perry Barr	488 yd
Pizza Expert	260 Rocky Lane, Perry Barr	622 yd
Peri Peri Pepper	614 Walsall Road, Perry Barr	705 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Midlands Co-Op	606 Walsall Road, Perry Barr		705 yd
Caterchoice Foodservice	Hamstead Trading Estate, Austin Way		972 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD	athletics tracks, health and fitness suite	648 yd
Dorrington Academy DORRINGTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch	676 yd
Perry Park CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	692 yd
Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	959 yd
Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE	cycling, grass pitches	1,000 yd
Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	1,042 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	141.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.