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About

Perry Common is a residential ward situated in the north of Birmingham. It is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached homes, terraces, and some low-rise flats. The area is served by several local shopping parades providing everyday essentials. Its landscape is characterised by numerous green spaces, including playing fields and smaller recreational grounds woven through the neighbourhoods.

A central feature is the large Perry Hall Park, which offers extensive sports facilities, a playground, and wooded areas. The ward is bordered by the Queslett Nature Reserve, providing walking paths around a reservoir. Perry Common is a settled community with strong local ties, evidenced by active community centres and associations focused on the area's upkeep and social activities.

Area overview

On average Perry Common has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Perry Common is £43,251 per year. There are 7 schools in Perry Common: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Perry Common is home to around 12,045 people, with a population density of about 5,587.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Perry Common Population
12,045
Population density
5,587.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.77(+119%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.53(+99%)
Vehicle crime
11.96(+84%)
Public order
9.88(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.97(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,557
54.44%
Caribbean
788
6.54%
Pakistani
725
6.02%
African
689
5.72%
Other White
673
5.59%
Total population: 12,045

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,566
27.51%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,362
25.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,405
15.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,218
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,035
11.1%
Total 16+ residents: 9,326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,405
28.48%
Owns outright
1,147
23.25%
Social rents from council
1,054
21.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
650
13.17%
Other social rented
507
10.28%
Total households: 4,934

Property prices in Perry Common

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Perry Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£272,500£3,496
Flats4£119,000£2,358
Semi-Detached38£226,750£2,954
Terraced30£201,500£2,685

10 years median price trend in Perry Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.

All postcodes in Perry Common

B235XT

Churchacre

B235LN

Abbeyfield Road

B235NR

Regan Crescent

B235PG

Jerrys Lane

B235DB

Thornby Road

B235NP

Stanwell Grove

B235XD

Roddis Close

B235HN

Buxton Road

B235NS

Tedbury Crescent

B235BB

Capilano Road

B235DJ

Maxted Road

B236LF

Finsbury Grove

B235DX

Turfpits Lane

B235DH

Kingfisher Road

B235DQ

Oak Drive

B440AS

College Road

B235AB

Broomhill Road

B235XW

Archers Close

B235DR

Eastdean Close

B235HF

Redwing Grove

B235JF

Phoenix Rise

B235AR

Witton Lodge Road

B235FG

Jonquil Close

B235ER

Flackwell Road

B235DW

Brookside Close

B235YL

Hatfield Close

B237AA

Short Heath Road

B235FX

Martins Way

B235HG

Glendon Road

B235JJ

Osprey Road

B235EU

Perry Common

B235XE

Walsh Grove

B235YA

The Hurstway

B235YH

Casey Avenue

B235XH

The Hurstway

B235YR

Bagshawe Croft

B235DA

Hurstwood Road

B235BZ

Hurstwood Road

B235XQ

Curlews Close

B235AS

Capilano Road

B235JQ

Osprey Road

B440AY

College Road

B235JB

Woodsome Grove

B235GF

Sandpiper Way

B235LH

Witton Lodge Road

B235AT

Little Owl Close

B235LY

Witton Lodge Road

B235NH

Regan Crescent

B237AD

Perry Common Road

B235FL

Mallow Rise

B235NU

Harcourt Road

B235GW

Enderby Road

B235DS

Turfpits Lane

B235AH

Witton Lodge Road

B235NX

Jerrys Lane

B235PE

Raford Road

B236LE

Short Heath Road

B235PD

Jerrys Lane

B237AU

Perry Common Road

B235YD

Talbot Close

B235XX

Deerham Close

B235HP

Witton Lodge Road

B235NE

Court Farm Road

B235BD

Primrose Croft

B235GB

Lapwing Croft

B235EB

Nesscliffe Grove

B235FF

Poppymead

B235BN

Witton Lodge Road

B235BU

Dovedale Road

B235PF

Kestrel Close

B235HD

Chipstead Road

B235GE

Skylark Close

B235HS

Jubilee Gardens

B235XG

Archers Close

B235XS

Marshmont Way

B235PH

Jerrys Lane

B235YZ

Rufford Close

B235LJ

Witton Lodge Road

B235HA

Chipstead Road

B235YN

Marshmont Way

B235YT

Banton Close

B440HG

College Road

B235YY

Marshmont Way

B235BX

Dovedale Road

B235FE

Monkshood Mews

B235YJ

Mears Close

B235BP

Dovedale Road

B235PA

Jerrys Lane

B235HT

Queens Gardens

B235EP

Chaceley Grove

B235AU

Capilano Road

B235EG

Gretton Road

B235DT

Endmoor Grove

B235XP

Hunters Walk

B235FD

Bryony Croft

B235BS

Dovedale Road

B235LX

Witton Lodge Road

B235YW

Hallot Close

B235GS

Dovedale Road

B235YP

Warrington Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.