Mildenhall Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2PH 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 Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, B42 2PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2PJ, B43 6DR, B42 2JQ, B43 6PH, B42 2BT, B42 2BS, B43 6NY, B42 2JH, B43 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B42 2PH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 45.7% | 47.9% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 52.1% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B42 2PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 35.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 51.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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% | 41.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 42.6% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 12% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.1% | 22.9% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 28% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.2% 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 | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 20.6% | 12.0% | 3.1% | 17.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 74.5% | 47.2% | -27.3% | 81.4% | -34.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 91.1% | 78.5% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 13.3% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 78.2% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 2.2% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17% | 37.2% | -20.2% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Sikh | 16.7% | 0.9% | 15.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mildenhall Road was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the Oscott average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Mildenhall Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Oscott and the 200th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-12-19 | £244,757 |
| 26 Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-07-11 | £257,150 |
| 28 Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-03-12 | £320,000 |
| 30 Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-08-31 | £238,282 |
| 36 Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,950 | 2023-05-05 | £237,683 |
B42 2PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2PH 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 1,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 4,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecrest Primary School Whitecrest , Great Barr B43 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calshot Primary School Calshot Road , Great Barr B42 2BY | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 2out of 4 | 910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,614 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 4,368 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | 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 | 265 yd | |
| Simla Spice | 34 Queslett Road | 342 yd | |
| Piri Fino | 927 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 365 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 30 Birmingham Road | 638 yd | |
| The Towers | 636 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barr Conservative Club | Great Barr Conservative Club, 6a Newton Road | 568 yd | |
| The Scott Arms | The Scott Arms, Newton Road | 568 yd | |
| The New Bell | Booths Farm Road, Birmingham | 771 yd | |
| Hamstead Social Welfare Club | Hamstead Institute, Old Walsall Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 962 Walsall Road | 476 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 22 Newton Road | 568 yd | |
| Newton Fish Bar | 18 Newton Road | 568 yd | |
| Lung Wah | 168 Perry Wood Road, Birmingham | 628 yd | |
| Perico | 28 Birmingham Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 936 Walsall Road | 476 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 2a Birmingham Road | 638 yd | |
| Co-op | 52 Gorse Farm Road | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Red House Park NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 960 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 | 253.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.