Derrydown Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 1RS 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 Derrydown Road, Birmingham, B42 1RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 1RZ, B42 2ND, B42 2NB, B42 1RT, B42 2NE, B42 1RY, B42 2NA, B42 1PA, B42 2NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B42 1RS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 48.7% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 44.1% | 51.3% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 39.3% | 35.8% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 50.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 44.5% | 50.3% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around B42 1RS this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 29.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 12.8% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 31.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.1% 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 | 10% | 19.4% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 18.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 17.4% | 3% | -14.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.3% | 22.4% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 19.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.4% | 11.4% | -5.0% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 30.2% | 21.1% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -60.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 69% | 67.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 14.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 67.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 24.1% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.6% | 0.7% | -19.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 48.3% | 6.5% | 41.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derrydown Road was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Perry Barr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derrydown Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Perry Barr and the 461st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Derrydown Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-01-26 | £244,868 |
| 24 Derrydown Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-04-21 | £272,394 |
| 24 Derrydown Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-06-27 | £128,245 |
| 52 Derrydown Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-06-25 | £236,031 |
| 44 Derrydown Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,950 | 2016-08-31 | £235,217 |
B42 1RS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,269 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 | 4out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Primary School Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Perry Beeches School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,916 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,017 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 | - not rated | 4,222 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,547 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 | 1,711 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Higher Excellence Livingstone House , 50 Livingstone Road B20 3LL | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 369 yd | |
| Agatha's Traditional Delights | 399 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 399 yd | |
| Uni Original Pizza Kebab | 255 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 509 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken (Perry Barr) | 261 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 509 yd | |
| Good Fillas | 297 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tennis Court | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 509 yd | |
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club | Church Road, Perry Barr | 949 yd | |
| Church Tavern | Church Tavern, 25-27 Church Road | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Express | 390 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 376 yd | |
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway | 374 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 376 yd | |
| Marcos Fish & Chip Shop | 556 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 962 yd | |
| Pizza Expert | 260 Rocky Lane, Perry Barr | 980 yd | |
| Snappy Subs T/A Subway | 281 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Dorrington Academy DORRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 953 yd |
| Birmingham Bike Park ALDRIDGE ROAD | cycling | 1,010 yd |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 186.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.