Cardington Avenue is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2PD 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 Cardington Avenue, Birmingham, B42 2PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2PB, B42 2PG, B42 2PE, B43 6DU, B43 6DX, B43 6DT, B43 6DL, B42 2PA, B42 2BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B42 2PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 28.4% | 32% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 43.9% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 42.1% | 45.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 38% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 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 | 26% | 20.8% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 8% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 32.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Indian | 18% | 9% | -9.0% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 11.4% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 61.3% | 55.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 90.1% | 78.8% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 78.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardington Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Oscott average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Cardington Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,820 | 2026-02-20 | £176,820 |
| 42 Cardington Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,820 | 2026-02-20 | £176,820 |
| 76 Cardington Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-02-15 | £242,263 |
| 86 Cardington Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2020-11-26 | £228,351 |
| 48 Cardington Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2019-02-21 | £233,835 |
B42 2PD 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| 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 | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 5,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calshot Primary School Calshot Road , Great Barr B42 2BY | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calshot Junior School Calshot Road , Perry Barr B42 2BY | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calshot Infant School Calshot Road , B42 2BY | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecrest Primary School Whitecrest , Great Barr B43 6HQ | - not rated | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeches Junior School Beeches Junior School, Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | - not rated | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches School Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | - not rated | 923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barr School Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 4,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 783 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 3,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Miski Lounge | 1 Queslett Road, Birmingham | 447 yd | |
| Beeches Gold | 174 Beeches Road, Perry Barr | 940 yd | |
| Simla Spice | 34 Queslett Road | 954 yd | |
| Piri Fino | 927 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 989 yd | |
| The Towers | 636 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Bell | Booths Farm Road, Birmingham | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House | 201 Turnberry Road, Birmingham | 347 yd | |
| Lung Wah | 168 Perry Wood Road, Birmingham | 682 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda Stores Ltd, Old Horns Crescent | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, 6 Old Horns Crescent | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queslett Park Golf Centre (Closed) Booths Lane | golf | 760 yd |
| Arena Academy BEECHES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 880 yd |
| Beeches Pool And Fitness Centre BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES SWIMMING POOL BEECHES ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Perry Beeches Sport & Fitness Centre (Closed) Beeches Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 923 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.