Perry Barr West Midlands Map

About Perry Barr

Perry Barr's character is etched not in ancient stones, but in the resilient spirit of its post-war development and the vibrant diversity of its present. It lies 5.5 km north of Birmingham (from Birmingham: bearing 352°T, OS grid SP 059 923), and is situated south-south-west of Pheasey village. The broad sweep of Aldridge Road forms a central artery, a place where the sunlight, filtering through the plane trees lining its verges, casts a shifting mosaic upon the pavements, hinting at the countless journeys taken. Beyond the bustling retail centres, residential streets unfurl, a testament to the generations who have made Perry Barr their home, their lives interwoven with the ebb and flow of this evolving district. The air here often carries the faint, comforting aroma of spices from its many kitchens, a subtle perfume that speaks of global connections made tangible. Even in the quiet hum of a weekday afternoon, there's a palpable sense of life's ongoing narrative, a story told in the laughter of children and the steady footsteps of those heading home.

About This Perry Barr Map Page

Explore Perry Barr, West Midlands, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.528540, -1.914404. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.