Perry Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2NA 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 Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2NF, B42 2ND, B42 2NE, B42 2NB, B42 2LY, B42 1RZ, B42 1RS, B42 1RR, B42 1RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B42 2NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 52.1% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 47.9% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 40.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 48.7% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 45.2% | 47.8% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 35.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 18.5% | 15.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 20.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 34.6% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.6% 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 | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 12.8% | 15.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 12.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 16.1% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 8.3% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 5.7% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 39.9% | 28.6% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -52.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 72.9% | 66.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 13.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 66.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 21.3% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 2.1% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.4% | 37.2% | -26.8% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 36.4% | 6.5% | 29.9% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perry Avenue was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Perry Barr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perry Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Perry Barr and the 644th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Perry Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-05-15 | £336,431 |
| 19 Perry Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2019-06-27 | £298,086 |
| 35 Perry Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2014-10-09 | £388,607 |
| 31 Perry Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2012-03-05 | £327,839 |
| 27 Perry Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2011-10-17 | £179,342 |
B42 2NA 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 2NA 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,330 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 |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 4,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Cherry Orchard Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2LB | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Butlers Road , Handsworth Wood B20 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) Havelock Road , Handsworth B20 3LP | 2out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | 4out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,369 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 2,071 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 | 5,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,363 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 | 4,211 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 | 1,691 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Independent College Albert Hall , Witton Road B6 5NU | - not rated | 3,044 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 346 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken (Perry Barr) | 261 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 346 yd | |
| Good Fillas | 297 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 346 yd | |
| Agatha's Traditional Delights | 399 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 422 yd | |
| The Vape Quarter | 392 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tennis Court | Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 346 yd | |
| Aston Manor Cricket And Lucas Sports Club | Church Road, Perry Barr | 792 yd | |
| Church Tavern | Church Tavern, 25-27 Church Road | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Express | 390 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 452 yd | |
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway | 374 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 452 yd | |
| Snappy Subs T/A Subway | 281 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 831 yd | |
| Golden Hill Chinese Takeaway | 290 Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 935 yd | |
| Smashed burg42 | 290B Aldridge Road, Perry Barr | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Park CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Aston Manor Cricket Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Birmingham Alexander Stadium WALSALL ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Perry Hall Playing Fields BRAMLEY DRIVE | cycling, grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Birmingham Bike Park ALDRIDGE ROAD | cycling | 862 yd |
| Handsworth Old Boys Fc Romilly Avenue | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 234.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.