Carmodale Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 1PW 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 Carmodale Avenue, Birmingham, B42 1PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 1PN, B42 1PL, B42 1PT, B42 1PS, B42 1QU, B42 1QY, B42 1QZ, B42 1PJ, B42 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B42 1PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 39.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 42.3% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 41.1% | 45% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 37.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 10.4% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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% | 16.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 13.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 34.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.4% 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 | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 18.5% | 14.6% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 11.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 12.2% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 51.2% | 43.4% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 81.2% | 71.6% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 9.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 71.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 17.1% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.9% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 1.1% | -11.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carmodale Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Perry Barr average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Carmodale Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-12-16 | £159,209 |
| 38 Carmodale Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-12-12 | £204,797 |
| 70 Carmodale Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-05-13 | £212,447 |
| 40 Carmodale Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-05-06 | £164,647 |
| 30 Carmodale Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £152,575 | 2021-12-21 | £173,608 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 1,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,888 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 | 245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calshot Primary School Calshot Road , Great Barr B42 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 1,502 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 | 1,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,953 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 | 1,502 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,864 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 | 3,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 3,491 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badshah Palace Restaurant | Badshah Palace, Walsall Road | 405 yd | |
| The Vape Quarter | 392 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 506 yd | |
| Agatha's Traditional Delights | 399 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 636 yd | |
| Sangam 2 | 425 Rocky Lane, Perry Barr | 752 yd | |
| The Towers | 636 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Arms | 42-46 Old Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Expert | 260 Rocky Lane, Perry Barr | 292 yd | |
| Marcos Fish & Chip Shop | 556 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 405 yd | |
| Shanghai Express | 390 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 500 yd | |
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway | 374 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 500 yd | |
| Peri Peri Pepper | 614 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Op | 606 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 551 yd | |
| Caterchoice Foodservice | Hamstead Trading Estate, Austin Way | 652 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, Old Walsall Road | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorrington Academy DORRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 337 yd |
| Hamstead Site HAMSTEAD HILL | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,041 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 130.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.