Wensleydale Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B42 1PL, B42 1PJ, B42 1PR.
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At a glance
21 property sales on Wensleydale Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 13 Feb 2020. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £145,734. Average sale prices rose from £138,143 in 2016 to £174,875 in 2020 (+27%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 76% semi-detached, 24% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Wensleydale Road range from £81,000 to £195,000. 87% of homes sold here were freehold and 13% leasehold.
House prices on Wensleydale Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wensleydale Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 87% freehold and 13% leasehold across 23 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 16 | £145,734 | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Terraced | 5 | £160,000 | 13 Feb 2020 |
Sold prices on Wensleydale Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128, Wensleydale Road B42 1PJ | 13 Feb 2020 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 142, Wensleydale Road B42 1PJ | 17 Jan 2020 | £164,750 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 42, Wensleydale Road B42 1PP | 12 Nov 2019 | £167,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Wensleydale Road B42 1PR | 30 Aug 2019 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 161, Wensleydale Road B42 1PT | 1 Aug 2019 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 108, Wensleydale Road B42 1PL | 11 Jul 2019 | £148,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 157, Wensleydale Road B42 1PT | 11 Apr 2019 | £157,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 95, Wensleydale Road B42 1PS | 14 Mar 2019 | £183,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 150, Wensleydale Road B42 1PJ | 16 Nov 2018 | £161,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 158, Wensleydale Road B42 1PJ | 31 Aug 2018 | £81,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 76, Wensleydale Road B42 1PL | 4 May 2018 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 98, Wensleydale Road B42 1PL | 31 Jan 2018 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 86, Wensleydale Road B42 1PL | 28 Nov 2017 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 78, Wensleydale Road B42 1PL | 8 May 2017 | £167,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 78, Wensleydale Road B42 1PL | 8 May 2017 | £167,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 56, Wensleydale Road B42 1PP | 20 Feb 2017 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Wensleydale Road B42 1PR | 9 Sep 2016 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 78, Wensleydale Road B42 1PL | 4 Jul 2016 | £123,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 116, Wensleydale Road B42 1PL | 29 Jun 2016 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 145, Wensleydale Road B42 1PT | 27 Jun 2016 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, Wensleydale Road B42 1PR | 17 Jun 2016 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 156, Wensleydale Road B42 1PJ | 17 Feb 2016 | £129,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 106, Wensleydale Road B42 1PL | 5 Feb 2016 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 78, Wensleydale Road | £123,000 (Jul 2016) → £167,000 (May 2017) | +36% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Wensleydale Road
Crime
218 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wensleydale Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 76 |
| Shoplifting | 48 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
| Public order | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Wensleydale Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrington Academy 651 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School 207 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 69 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ferndale Primary School 551 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Priestley Smith School 94 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Beeches Primary School 361 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Arena Academy 969 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Hamstead (Birmingham) station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Perry Barr station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Witton (West Midlands) station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) 2.6 mi · 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Tower Hill (after, Rocky Lane) 1 min walk
- Tower Hill (before, Rocky Lane) 1 min walk
- Lavendon Road (opp, Rocky Lane) 3 min walk
- Lavendon Road (adj, Rocky Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Tower Hill Partnership
433 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham · 0.4 mi - Perry Park Surgery
291-293 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham · 0.8 mi - The Slieve Surgery
2 The Slieve, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham · 0.8 mi - Scott Arms Medical Centre
Whitecrest, Great Barr, Birmingham · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Walsall Road Great Barr · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Birmingham Hamstead · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Great Barr Express · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Birmingham - Gorse Farm Road · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.2 mi
- Hamstead Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Tower Hill Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Walsall Road (dental Surgery) · 0.8 mi
- Walsall Road (dental Surgery) · 0.8 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 627 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,755 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Wensleydale Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 41.8% | 31% |
| White | 38.1% | 48.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 10.8% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.4% | 4.5% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 38.9% | 34% |
| Muslim | 30.1% | 29.9% |
| No religion | 12.9% | 24.1% |
| Sikh | 9.4% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.4% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.7% | 29.9% |
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 23.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.4% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.7% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.7% | 20.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.3% | 31.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.3% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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- Easy Housing Association 2.1 mi
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