| Council | Birmingham |
| Crime Rate | High for a West Midlands suburb 140% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 🎓 Students👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
The average house price in Perry Barr is £195,158, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Perry Barr house price trends over the last 30 years.
£195,158
£113,000
£213,750
£188,934
Is Perry Barr a nice place to live?
Perry Barr is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Perry Barr?
Perry Barr has a high crime rate for a West Midlands suburb, with around 180 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 140% above the national average, and 108% above the West Midlands average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Perry Barr?
Perry Barr has 72 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Eden Boys' School, Birmingham, Prince Albert Junior and Infant School, Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Westminster Primary School and St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Perry Barr?
Perry Barr has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (57%). The most common religion is Muslim (51%).