Glendower Road is in Perry Barr, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 1SX 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 Glendower Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 1SR, B42 1SS, B42 1UB, B42 1SW, B42 1SP, B42 1SY, B42 1TY, B42 1ST, B42 1SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B42 1SX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 53.2% | 48.5% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 51.5% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B42 1SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 46.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 39.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 44.9% | 50.5% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 9.3% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 26.7% | 20.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.1% | 22.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 33.3% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 7% | 3.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.3% 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 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 7.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 13.8% | 9.4% | -4.4% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 14.3% | 26.5% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 23.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 39.5% | 23.3% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -58.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 76.8% | 64.1% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 14.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 64% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 18.5% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 6.9% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 3.7% | -14.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.8% | 37.2% | -25.4% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 48.7% | 6.5% | 42.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glendower Road was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% lower than the Perry Barr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glendower Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Perry Barr and the 703rd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Glendower Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2023-12-11 | £247,835 |
| 85 Glendower Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2023-11-02 | £255,901 |
| 87 Glendower Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-05-18 | £286,484 |
| 65 Glendower Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-10-18 | £217,412 |
| 77 Glendower Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-09-26 | £224,110 |
The percentage of student residents living in B42 1SX 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,968 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 | 1,226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | 2out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School Canterbury Road , Birchfield B20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,598 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 | 969 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 4,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,177 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,840 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 | 1,953 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,930 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,964 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 | 183 yd | |
| Good Fillas | 297 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 183 yd | |
| Uni Original Pizza Kebab | 255 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 183 yd | |
| Gmac Catering | Birmingham Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road | 701 yd | |
| Living Stones Christian Life And Med | Unit 1, Tamebridge Industrial Estate | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tennis Court | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 183 yd | |
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club | Church Road, Perry Barr | 595 yd | |
| Church Tavern | Church Tavern, 25-27 Church Road | 595 yd | |
| The Arthur Robertson | Units 52-53, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snappy Subs T/A Subway | 281 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 552 yd | |
| Golden Hill Chinese Takeaway | 290 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 742 yd | |
| Smashed burg42 | 290B Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 742 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 290A Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 742 yd | |
| Dixy | Kiosk Adjacent Unit 28, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Units 1 And 36, One Stop Shopping Centre | 734 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Bakery, One Stop Retail Park, 1 Walsall Road | 811 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit 4, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 878 yd | |
| Masala Bazaar Perry Barr Ltd | 8 One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Birmingham Bike Park ALDRIDGE ROAD | cycling | 727 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Perry Barr) Tameside Way | artificial grass pitch | 878 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Birmingham) WELLHEAD LANE | 931 yd | |
| Doug Ellis Sports Centre Wellhead Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.