Sterndale Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2AS 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 Sterndale Road, Birmingham, B42 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2AR, B42 2AT, B42 2AU, B42 2DT, B42 2DU, B42 2AN, B42 2AB, B42 2AE, B42 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B42 2AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 44.3% | 47.5% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 34.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 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 (85.6%) 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 | 50.3% | 53.8% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 18.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 18.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 21.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 21.9% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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 | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 7.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 77.5% | 74.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
In this area, 87% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 87% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 87.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.7% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sterndale Road was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sterndale Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding and the 31st lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Sterndale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-09-25 | £223,327 |
| 50 Sterndale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-08-07 | £165,283 |
| 42 Sterndale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-08-01 | £249,965 |
| 66 Sterndale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-04-29 | £227,900 |
| 50 Sterndale Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-02-21 | £137,079 |
B42 2AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenmead Primary School Glenmead Road , B44 8UQ | 2out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholm Primary School Greenholm Road , Great Barr B44 8HS | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calshot Primary School Calshot Road , Great Barr B42 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Albert High School 115 Holford Drive , Perry Barr B42 2TU | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,974 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 | 767 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 1,911 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 | 2,274 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast N Brunch | 101 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 186 yd | |
| The Beeches | 116 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 256 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 77 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 301 yd | |
| The Occupier | Jehovah Witness Hall, Becton Grove | 367 yd | |
| Back Straight Stand Alexander Stadium | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club | Church Road, Perry Barr | 994 yd | |
| Church Tavern | Church Tavern, 25-27 Church Road | 994 yd | |
| The Tennis Court | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 1,007 yd | |
| Drakes Drum | The Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Pizza | 99 Thornbridge Avenue, Perry Barr | 186 yd | |
| Bays Fish Bar | 8 Longstone Road, Birmingham | 310 yd | |
| Rangamati | Ground Floor, 509 Aldridge Road | 620 yd | |
| Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | 267 Beeches Road, Oscott | 665 yd | |
| Shanghai Express | 390 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Co-Op | 606 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 723 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 845 yd |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College (James Watt Campus) ALDRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Birmingham Bike Park ALDRIDGE ROAD | cycling | 894 yd |
| Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Glenmead Primary School GLENMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| K-Star Thai Boxing UNIT 15 UNIT 15 COLLEGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,059 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 | 123 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.