Derrydown Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 1RU 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 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 1RX, B42 1QF, B42 1RT, B42 1QZ, B42 1RY, B42 1PB, B42 1PD, B42 1PA, B42 1PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B42 1RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 37.3% | 37.3% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 49.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 43.2% | 45.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 40.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.7% | 20.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 18.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 32.5% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.3% 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 | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 20.4% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 17.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 17.3% | 13.2% | -4.1% | 1.0% | 12.2% |
| Other Black | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 46.5% | 33.3% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -48.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 79.3% | 72% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 12.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.2% | 71.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 17.2% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 2.5% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.5% | 37.2% | -22.7% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 26.2% | 6.5% | 19.7% |
| Sikh | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derrydown Road 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Derrydown Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-08-11 | £243,370 |
| 174 Derrydown Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-03-16 | £271,258 |
| 138 Derrydown Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-11-18 | £188,918 |
| 138 Derrydown Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2021-09-01 | £200,347 |
| 138 Derrydown Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-05-14 | £157,770 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,460 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 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Primary School Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 1,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,161 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 | 5,263 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,263 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 | 4,484 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,802 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 | 1,667 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Higher Excellence Livingstone House , 50 Livingstone Road B20 3LL | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 2,869 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 | 374 yd | |
| Agatha's Traditional Delights | 399 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 494 yd | |
| Badshah Palace Restaurant | Badshah Palace, Walsall Road | 727 yd | |
| Gmac Catering | Birmingham Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road | 741 yd | |
| Back Straight Stand Alexander Stadium | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tennis Court | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Express | 390 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 374 yd | |
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway | 374 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 374 yd | |
| Pizza Expert | 260 Rocky Lane, Perry Barr | 645 yd | |
| Marcos Fish & Chip Shop | 556 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 727 yd | |
| Peri Peri Pepper | 614 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterchoice Foodservice | Hamstead Trading Estate, Austin Way | 809 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 606 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 912 yd | |
| Aziz Supermarket | 41-43 Coopers Road, Birmingham | 967 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, Old Walsall Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorrington Academy DORRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 605 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Hamstead Site HAMSTEAD HILL | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.