Mildenhall Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B42 2PJ 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 2PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B42 2PH, B42 2JQ, B42 2BT, B43 6DR, B42 2BS, B42 2JH, B43 6PH, B43 6NY, B42 2BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B42 2PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.6% | 49.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 34.3% | 40.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 46% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 4.7% | -6.7% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 50.7% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 26.2% | 20.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 32.5% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.3% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 13.9% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 12.9% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 52.3% | 44.3% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -37.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 86% | 84.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 84.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 1.1% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mildenhall Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2024-06-21 | £318,698 |
| 47 Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-11-17 | £260,062 |
| 15 Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-09-26 | £273,256 |
| 57 Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2020-09-25 | £265,461 |
| 27 Mildenhall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2019-03-15 | £287,623 |
B42 2PJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 4,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecrest Primary School Whitecrest , Great Barr B43 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 2out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calshot Primary School Calshot Road , Great Barr B42 2BY | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | 4out of 4 | 1,296 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 | 1,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 2,318 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 | 1,620 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 2,691 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 | 3,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 4,359 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 | 305 yd | |
| Simla Spice | 34 Queslett Road | 341 yd | |
| Piri Fino | 927 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 346 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 30 Birmingham Road | 633 yd | |
| The Towers | 636 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barr Conservative Club | Great Barr Conservative Club, 6a Newton Road | 551 yd | |
| The Scott Arms | The Scott Arms, Newton Road | 552 yd | |
| The New Bell | Booths Farm Road, Birmingham | 767 yd | |
| Hamstead Social Welfare Club | Hamstead Institute, Old Walsall Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 962 Walsall Road | 458 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 22 Newton Road | 552 yd | |
| Newton Fish Bar | 18 Newton Road | 552 yd | |
| Lung Wah | 168 Perry Wood Road, Birmingham | 600 yd | |
| Perico | 28 Birmingham Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 936 Walsall Road | 458 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 2a Birmingham Road | 633 yd | |
| Co-op | 52 Gorse Farm Road | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Red House Park NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 945 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 | 191.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.