Birmingham Perry Barr
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Perry Barr in north Birmingham is best known for Alexander Stadium, a major athletics venue. The area also features Perry Park, a large green space hosting outdoor events, and the nearby Witton Lakes. With good road and rail connections and a mix of housing and retail facilities, Perry Barr is a vibrant and accessible part of the city.
Wards in Birmingham Perry Barr
Birmingham Perry Barr is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aston
- Birchfield
- Handsworth
- Handsworth Wood
- Holyhead
- Lozells
- Oscott
- Perry Barr
Birmingham Perry Barr is a constituency that covers these wards in Birmingham.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 33,091 | 26.93% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 13,317 | 10.84% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,015 | 14.66% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 25,251 | 20.55% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,723 | 16.05% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 13,464 | 10.96% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 23,643 | 19.40% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 20,007 | 16.42% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 19,504 | 16.01% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| Bangladeshi | 16,636 | 13.65% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 9,692 | 7.95% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| African | 8,705 | 7.14% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 5,216 | 4.28% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| Other White | 4,454 | 3.66% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| Other Asian | 4,215 | 3.46% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| Other Black | 2,510 | 2.06% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,961 | 1.61% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,211 | 0.99% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 1,051 | 0.86% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Arab | 925 | 0.76% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Irish | 849 | 0.70% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 579 | 0.48% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 390 | 0.32% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 244 | 0.20% | 0.11% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 67 | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.11% |