Nash Square is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2EX 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 Nash Square, Birmingham, B42 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2ET, B42 2TS, B42 2TY, B42 2EY, B42 1UD, B42 1BP, B42 1TX, B42 1TA, B42 1SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B42 2EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.7% | 0.1% | 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 2EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 42.5% | 45.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 41.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 42.6% | 39.9% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 43.7% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 10.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.4% | 21.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 19% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 27.9% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 10.9% | 4.6% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.8% 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 | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 16.4% | 7.6% | -8.8% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 19.2% | 30.8% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 28.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 9.7% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.6% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 13.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 30.9% | 20.8% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -60.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 65.7% | 59.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 8.8% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 18.3% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 60.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 26.3% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 1.3% | -20.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.6% | 37.2% | -25.6% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 40.8% | 6.5% | 34.3% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nash Square was 144.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.8% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nash Square has the 65th highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 874th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Court, 96 Nash Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2024-09-02 | £40,237 |
| Chelmsford Court, 96 Nash Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2024-06-10 | £54,459 |
| Chelmsford Court, 92 Nash Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-02-16 | £78,914 |
| Wycombe House, 108 Nash Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-11-30 | £90,222 |
| Marlborough House, 61 Nash Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2023-11-14 | £54,444 |
B42 2EX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B42 2EX 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | 2out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School Canterbury Road , Birchfield B20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Earlsbury Gardens , Birchfield B20 3AE | 1out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholm Primary School Greenholm Road , Great Barr B44 8HS | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 504 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 2,213 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 | 4,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,157 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 | 3,533 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 2,619 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Stones Christian Life And Med | Unit 1, Tamebridge Industrial Estate | 410 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken (Perry Barr) | 261 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 539 yd | |
| Good Fillas | 297 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 539 yd | |
| Uni Original Pizza Kebab | 255 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 539 yd | |
| Goals Birmingham Perry Barr | 25 Tameside Way, Birmingham | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club | Church Road, Perry Barr | 522 yd | |
| Church Tavern | Church Tavern, 25-27 Church Road | 522 yd | |
| The Tennis Court | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 539 yd | |
| The Arthur Robertson | Units 52-53, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snappy Subs T/A Subway | 281 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 366 yd | |
| Golden Hill Chinese Takeaway | 290 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 611 yd | |
| Smashed burg42 | 290B Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 611 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 290A Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 611 yd | |
| Dixy | Kiosk Adjacent Unit 28, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Units 1 And 36, One Stop Shopping Centre | 602 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Bakery, One Stop Retail Park, 1 Walsall Road | 705 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Unit 4, One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 764 yd | |
| Masala Bazaar Perry Barr Ltd | 8 One Stop Shopping Centre, 2 Walsall Road | 764 yd | |
| SAFA Halal Supermarket | 317-319 Birchfield Road, Birmingham | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Birmingham) WELLHEAD LANE | 487 yd | |
| Doug Ellis Sports Centre Wellhead Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Perry Barr) Tameside Way | artificial grass pitch | 609 yd |
| Birmingham Bike Park ALDRIDGE ROAD | cycling | 681 yd |
| Holford Drive Community Sports Hub HOLFORD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| K-Star Thai Boxing UNIT 15 UNIT 15 COLLEGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 974 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 | 178.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.