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Perry Common - College Road

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About

The Perry Common - College Road area sits in the north of Birmingham, characterised by a mix of residential streets and local community infrastructure. The housing consists largely of interwar and postwar semi-detached homes, alongside pockets of more recent social housing developments. The area is primarily residential, with several primary schools and small local shops serving the immediate neighbourhood. College Road itself functions as a key arterial route, connecting to larger centres like Kingstanding and Erdington.

A notable local landmark is the Perry Common Community Hall, a hub for various groups and activities. The area is bordered by stretches of open land, including the playing fields of Stockland Green School. Public transport links are provided by bus services along College Road, offering connections into the city centre. The overall environment is functional, with a focus on providing housing and essential services for its residents.

Area overview

On average Perry Common - College Road has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 38.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Perry Common - College Road is £40,270 per year. There are 3 schools in Perry Common - College Road: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Perry Common - College Road is home to around 9,606 people, with a population density of about 6,197.9 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Perry Common - College Road Population
9,606
Population density
6,197.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.8(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.83(+49%)
Vehicle crime
8.02(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.97(-35%)
Public order
6.04(0%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,528
57.58%
Caribbean
624
6.5%
African
587
6.11%
Other White
501
5.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
387
4.03%
Total population: 9,601

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,066
28.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,561
21.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,131
15.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,022
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
913
12.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,270

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,019
26.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,003
26.35%
Owns outright
674
17.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
535
14.05%
Other social rented
442
11.61%
Total households: 3,807

Property prices in Perry Common - College Road

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £240K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Perry Common - College Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £322,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Common - College Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£322,500£322
Semi-Detached20£218,500£273
Terraced30£207,500£236
Flats6£160,500£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Common - College Road

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common - College Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£59,750£130,000£114,500
2017£227,500£93,000£147,500£125,000
2018£232,500£130,000£170,000£137,500
2019£250,000£112,000£169,500£145,000
2020£205,000£110,000£156,000£147,500
2021£236,500£111,250£166,000£165,000
2022£255,000£105,000£177,000£177,000
2023£117,000£183,000£186,000
2024£240,000£130,000£205,200£191,000
2025£282,500£125,000£227,500£197,000
2026£175,000£223,500£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common - College Road.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Common - College Road.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£107£163£144
2017£238£142£172£149
2018£220£199£212£165
2019£238£184£187£165
2020£264£177£175£171
2021£284£188£202£179
2022£320£170£219£215
2023£215£243£217
2024£245£205£229£232
2025£336£221£246£227
2026£267£288£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Common - College Road.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Common - College Road in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.