Church Road is in Perry Barr, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2LB 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 Church Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B42 2LB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.3% | 48.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 2LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 42.2% | 48.7% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 29.6% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 13.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 39.7% | 48.7% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 30.9% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.7% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 10% | 6.4% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around B42 2LB this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 30.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 16.5% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 8.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 19.6% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.7% 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 | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 8.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 12% | 18.7% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 16.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 10.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Other Black | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 44.3% | 30.7% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -50.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 74% | 59.5% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 9.4% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 59.1% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 4.3% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 30.3% | 6.5% | 23.8% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 254.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.4% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston and the 329th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2018-08-06 | £1,214,458 |
| 10 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2017-05-05 | £279,479 |
| 12 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-08-08 | £231,602 |
| 10 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2009-06-18 | £317,733 |
| 18 Church Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-09-17 | £405,304 |
The percentage of student residents living in B42 2LB 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 | 56 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenholm Primary School Greenholm Road , Great Barr B44 8HS | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | 2out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Infant School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community school | 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 | 825 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Birmingham Academy 395 College Road , B44 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 5,378 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 | 3,971 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 | 1,754 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | 4out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart University College Birmingham Partnership Trust Perry Common Road , B23 7AT | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals Birmingham Perry Barr | 25 Tameside Way, Birmingham | 350 yd | |
| The Lodge Cafe | 25 Tameside Way, Birmingham | 350 yd | |
| Living Stones Christian Life And Med | Unit 1, Tamebridge Industrial Estate | 377 yd | |
| Uni Original Pizza Kebab | 255 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 456 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken (Perry Barr) | 261 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club | Church Road, Perry Barr | 58 yd | |
| Church Tavern | Church Tavern, 25-27 Church Road | 58 yd | |
| The Tennis Court | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 456 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snappy Subs T/A Subway | 281 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 119 yd | |
| Golden Hill Chinese Takeaway | 290 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 190 yd | |
| Smashed burg42 | 290B Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 190 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 290A Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 190 yd | |
| Rangamati | Ground Floor, 509 Aldridge Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Units 1 And 36, One Stop Shopping Centre | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Birmingham Bike Park ALDRIDGE ROAD | cycling | 219 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Perry Barr) Tameside Way | artificial grass pitch | 358 yd |
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| K-Star Thai Boxing UNIT 15 UNIT 15 COLLEGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Doug Ellis Sports Centre Wellhead Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Birmingham) WELLHEAD LANE | 874 yd | |
| Holford Drive Community Sports Hub HOLFORD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,042 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 | 29.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.