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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 154 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
154
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
85.93(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.27(+127%)
Vehicle crime
12.79(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.96(+5%)
Public order
9.05(+49%)
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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Perry Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£310,000
Flats6£121,500
Semi-Detached38£217,500
Terraced37£200,000

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

B235LN

Abbeyfield Road

B235AT

Little Owl Close

B440AZ

Wooton Grove

B235BW

Witton Lodge Road

B235EA

Turfpits Lane

B235NL

Madehurst Road

B237AU

Perry Common Road

B235AG

Broomhill Road

B235AW

Flamingo Gardens

B235HE

Shearwater Walk

B235FN

Foxglove Way

B235FX

Martins Way

B235GX

Tulip Close

B235LJ

Witton Lodge Road

B235DX

Turfpits Lane

B235EL

Cossington Road

B235HD

Chipstead Road

B235HP

Witton Lodge Road

B235YR

Bagshawe Croft

B235BP

Dovedale Road

B235FJ

Lavender Gardens

B235HH

Ilford Road

B235HN

Buxton Road

B235JJ

Osprey Road

B235YJ

Mears Close

B235DN

Ash Way

B235PD

Jerrys Lane

B235XW

Archers Close

B235XL

Old Beeches

B235XY

Marshmont Way

B235YQ

Butlers Close

B235HR

Abingdon Road

B235AD

Weycroft Road

B235FR

Kittiwake Drive

B235HX

Abingdon Road

B235NN

Regan Crescent

B236LG

Short Heath Road

B440AT

College Road

B235DW

Brookside Close

B235EX

Chipstead Road

B235AJ

Hastings Road

B235EZ

Chipstead Road

B235JP

Streetly Road

B235NE

Court Farm Road

B235XR

Shepherds Way

B440AY

College Road

B235AL

Guillimot Grove

B235BB

Capilano Road

B235DG

Maxted Road

B235XN

The Hurstway

B237AS

Perry Common Road

B235LP

Dunslade Road

B235DR

Eastdean Close

B235JF

Phoenix Rise

B235LR

Dunslade Road

B235YG

Wiseman Grove

B235AH

Witton Lodge Road

B235BU

Dovedale Road

B235BY

Hurstwood Road

B235LL

Abbeyfield Road

B237AB

Perry Common Road

B235EG

Gretton Road

B235EY

Chipstead Road

B235NY

Hayland Road

B235XP

Hunters Walk

B235YU

Potter Close

B235GF

Sandpiper Way

B235XT

Churchacre

B235AB

Broomhill Road

B235DT

Endmoor Grove

B235HY

Royal Grove

B235AU

Capilano Road

B235PE

Raford Road

B235XU

Farndon Way

B235BA

Capilano Road

B235YA

The Hurstway

B440AX

Watney Grove

B235GU

Gloriosa Gardens

B235PF

Kestrel Close

B235YF

Pugin Gardens

B235PA

Jerrys Lane

B235BZ

Hurstwood Road

B235DA

Hurstwood Road

B235DE

Chalford Road

B235HG

Glendon Road

B235NH

Regan Crescent

B235NR

Regan Crescent

B235XG

Archers Close

B440AU

Wardour Grove

B236LF

Finsbury Grove

B440HD

College Road

B235AR

Witton Lodge Road

B235BS

Dovedale Road

B235DU

Lawnsfield Grove

B235ER

Flackwell Road

B235NX

Jerrys Lane

B235XQ

Curlews Close

B235EB

Nesscliffe Grove

B235GW

Enderby Road

B235HT

Queens Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.