Area Information for Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY

Summary Back to Top

Aldridge Road in Perry Barr is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Perry Barr ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Perry Barr. This page combines information for the address Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B42 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for B42 2TY.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Perry Barr
Constituency Birmingham Perry Barr * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY:

Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2ET
Nash Square, Birmingham, B42 2EX
Tame Close, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2GB
Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2FX
Tame Close, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2GJ
Tame Close, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2GH

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B42 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (37 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 37 property sales in Aldridge Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 31
Semi-Detached 71
Terraced 36
Flat (Purpose-Built) 68
Flat (Converted) 13
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 7
Residence in Commercial Building 9
Total 235
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 52% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 29
Owned with Mortgage 63
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 17
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 109
Rented: Other 13
Rent Free 1
Total 233

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 85
Two People 81
Three People 28
Four People 29
Five People 7
Six People 4
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 235

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 84
Family Household 132
Other Household 14
Total 230

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 121
Deprived In One Dimension 75
Deprived In Two Dimensions 29
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 234

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Perry Barr constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 312
Female 291
Total 603

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 40
5-9 16
10-14 17
15-19 32
20-24 66
25-29 72
30-34 81
35-39 35
40-44 15
45-49 21
50-54 33
55-59 35
60-64 40
65-69 16
70-74 27
75-79 22
80-84 14
85+ 18
Total 600

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B42 2TY does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 252
Married 211
Separated 6
Divorced 31
Widowed 18
Total 518

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 266
Good 178
Fair 91
Bad 59
Very Bad 9
Total 603

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 158
Apprenticeship 37
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 74
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 55
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 40
No GCSEs or Equivalent 135
Other 17
Total 516

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 42% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 251
Mixed Ethnicity 51
Indian 54
Pakistani 47
Bangladeshi 25
Chinese 3
Other Asian 26
Black African 52
Black Caribbean 39
Other Black/African/Caribbean 11
Arab 7
Other 37
Total 603

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham), 62% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 376
European Union 81
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 42
Middle East and Asia 80
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 22
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 608

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 376
10+ Years 118
5-10 Years 66
2-5 Years 33
Less Than 2 Years 12
Total 605

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B42 2TY.

Passport(s) Held
None 47
United Kingdom 433
Republic of Ireland 8
European Union 73
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 14
Middle East or Asia 21
North America or Caribbean 2
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 109
Christian 186
Buddhist 6
Hindu 9
Jewish 0
Muslim 147
Sikh 18
Other Religion 17
Not Stated 114
Total 606

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 183
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 35
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 34
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 31
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 52
Retired 45
Looking After Home or Family 30
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 66
Other 39
Total 517

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 25
Professional Occupations 47
Associate Professional Occupations 33
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 25
Skilled Trades Occupations 17
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 26
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 23
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 47
Elementary Occupations 28
Total 271

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 37
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 71
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 43
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 56
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 56
Semi-Routine Occupation 58
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 128
Full-time Student 50
Total 517

Policing and Crime (132) Back to Top

Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY is within the Perry Barr policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 132 crimes were reported within half a mile of B42 2TY.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 132 crimes committed near Aldridge Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Perry Barr
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2748

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Perry Barr. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B42 2TY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY. The nearest railway station is Perry Barr, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Perry Barr half a mile
Witton (West Midlands) 0.9 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 1.5 miles
Aston 1.6 miles
Gravelly Hill 1.9 miles
Jewellery Quarter 2.4 miles
Erdington 2.4 miles
Duddeston 2.6 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 2.7 miles
Chester Road 2.8 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 3 miles
Birmingham New Street 3.1 miles
The Hawthorns 3.1 miles
Wylde Green 3.2 miles
Adderley Park 3.2 miles
Bordesley 3.6 miles
Smethwick Rolfe Street 3.6 miles
Five Ways 3.7 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge 3.8 miles
Tame Bridge Parkway 3.9 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY. The nearest is Canterbury Cross Primary School, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Canterbury Cross Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) 0.8 miles
    
Sacred Heart Catholic School 1 mile
    
Greenholm Primary School 1 mile
    
Birchfield Primary School 1 mile
    
Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) 1 mile
    
Westminster Primary School 1 mile
    
Cherry Orchard Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School 1.1 miles
    
Brookvale Primary School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY. The nearest is Prince Albert High School, approximately 270 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Prince Albert High School 270 yards
    
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 480 yards
    
Broadway Academy 0.7 miles
    
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy 1.1 miles
    
Titan St Georges Academy 1.2 miles
    
Arena Academy 1.3 miles
    
Birmingham Independent College 1.4 miles  
King Edward VI Aston School 1.4 miles
    
Stockland Green School 1.4 miles
    
The Wisdom Academy 1.5 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY. The nearest is Perry Park Surgery, approximately 690 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY. The nearest is Perry Park Dental, approximately 690 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY. The nearest is Endeavour Court, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Endeavour Court 1.6 miles
Reservoir Court 1.6 miles
Eden Unit 1.7 miles
Forward House 1.7 miles
Ashcroft 2.5 miles
Mary Seacole House 2.5 miles
Optegra Eye Hospital Birmingham 2.5 miles
Ardenleigh 2.6 miles
Birmingham Children's Hospital 2.6 miles
City Hospital 2.8 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2TY. The nearest is Eye Express, approximately 820 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in B42 2TY

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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