Perry Villa Drive is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2LG 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 Perry Villa Drive, Birmingham, B42 2LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2LQ, B42 2LF, B42 2LH, B42 1TY, B42 1UB, B42 1TZ, B42 1UH, B42 1SU, B42 1SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B42 2LG 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 2LG, 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 2LG 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 Perry Villa Drive was 243.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% higher than the Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perry Villa Drive has the 33rd highest crime rate of 156 local areas in Aston and the 340th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Perry Villa Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2026-01-20 | £44,953 |
| 49 Perry Villa Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-07-15 | £128,000 |
| 17 Perry Villa Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2019-11-15 | £106,461 |
| 15 Perry Villa Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2015-05-08 | £110,148 |
| 43 Perry Villa Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2012-12-14 | £113,185 |
The percentage of student residents living in B42 2LG 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 | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 3,895 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 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholm Primary School Greenholm Road , B44 8HS | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Primary School Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway School The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 4,814 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 | - not rated | 3,988 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 4,326 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 | 1,743 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Higher Excellence Livingstone House , 50 Livingstone Road B20 3LL | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Stuart School Perry Common Road , Erdington B23 7AT | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uni Original Pizza Kebab | 255 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 127 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken (Perry Barr) | 261 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 127 yd | |
| Good Fillas | 297 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 127 yd | |
| Gmac Catering | Birmingham Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road | 462 yd | |
| Back Straight Stand Alexander Stadium | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tennis Court | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 127 yd | |
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club | Church Road, Perry Barr | 381 yd | |
| Church Tavern | Church Tavern, 25-27 Church Road | 381 yd | |
| The Golden Hind | Kingstanding Road, Birmingham | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snappy Subs T/A Subway | 281 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 424 yd | |
| Golden Hill Chinese Takeaway | 290 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 527 yd | |
| Smashed burg42 | 290B Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 527 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 290A Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 527 yd | |
| Shanghai Express | 390 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Units 1 And 36, One Stop Shopping Centre | 996 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Bakery, One Stop Retail Park, 1 Walsall Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 165 yd |
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Birmingham Bike Park ALDRIDGE ROAD | cycling | 473 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Birmingham Perry Barr) Tameside Way | artificial grass pitch | 721 yd |
| K-Star Thai Boxing UNIT 15 UNIT 15 COLLEGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Eden Boys School (Birmingham) WELLHEAD LANE | 1,045 yd | |
| Doug Ellis Sports Centre Wellhead Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 139.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.