Cliveden Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 1SW 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 Cliveden Avenue, Birmingham, B42 1SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 1SL, B42 1SS, B42 1SN, B42 1SP, B42 1SX, B42 1RN, B42 1SY, B42 1SJ, B42 1UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B42 1SW is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 46.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 | 40.9% | 38.8% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 49.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 43.9% | 45.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 38.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.2% | 27.4% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 27.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.3% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.9% 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 | 6.4% | 10.6% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 21.6% | 14.7% | -6.9% | 3.1% | 11.6% |
| Pakistani | 25% | 35.2% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 32.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 29.7% | 14.9% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -66.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 66.7% | 63.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.8% | 22.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 63.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 26.2% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 2.6% | -22.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 18% | 46.2% | -28.2% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 61% | 6.5% | 54.5% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliveden Avenue was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Perry Barr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cliveden Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Perry Barr and the 1457th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Cliveden Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2024-12-19 | £375,627 |
| 71 Cliveden Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2024-09-25 | £325,787 |
| 73 Cliveden Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-01-26 | £304,515 |
| 65 Cliveden Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-08-14 | £362,590 |
| 69 Cliveden Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-12-01 | £289,712 |
The percentage of student residents living in B42 1SW 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 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | 2out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School Canterbury Road , Birchfield B20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 970 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,034 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,061 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 | 3,740 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 | 2,083 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 3,059 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken (Perry Barr) | 261 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 324 yd | |
| Good Fillas | 297 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 324 yd | |
| Uni Original Pizza Kebab | 255 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 324 yd | |
| Chaiiwala One Stop | Unit 14a, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 688 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 96, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tennis Court | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 324 yd | |
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club | Church Road, Perry Barr | 721 yd | |
| Church Tavern | Church Tavern, 25-27 Church Road | 721 yd | |
| The Arthur Robertson | Units 52-53, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snappy Subs T/A Subway | 281 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 656 yd | |
| Dixy | Kiosk Adjacent Unit 28, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 676 yd | |
| The Chive | One Stop shopping centre, (Market Village) | 692 yd | |
| Cake and Roll | One Stop Retail Park, 2 Walsall Road | 692 yd | |
| Greggs | 39 One Stop Shopping Centre, Walsall Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Units 1 And 36, One Stop Shopping Centre | 624 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Bakery, One Stop Retail Park, 1 Walsall Road | 692 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit 4, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 759 yd | |
| Masala Bazaar Perry Barr Ltd | 8 One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Birmingham Bike Park ALDRIDGE ROAD | cycling | 860 yd |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Birmingham) WELLHEAD LANE | 912 yd | |
| Doug Ellis Sports Centre Wellhead Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Perry Barr) Tameside Way | artificial grass pitch | 980 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 984 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 | 153.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.