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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, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Perry Common is £217,500 (around £276 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £181,500 and £250,000. There are 4 schools in Perry Common: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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

Median price: £217,500
Price per sq ft: £276
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £182K – £250K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £276 per square foot) in Perry Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £425,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£316,250£325
Semi-Detached35£217,000£287
Terraced35£200,000£258
Flats6£135,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£103,000£127,250£115,500
2017£219,000£94,375£160,000£126,000
2018£230,000£130,000£170,000£147,250
2019£253,750£95,000£172,100£145,000
2020£232,500£110,500£168,000£146,500
2021£245,000£112,500£169,500£162,500
2022£285,000£125,000£200,000£180,000
2023£340,000£120,000£197,000£200,000
2024£275,000£135,000£212,500£190,000
2025£310,000£118,000£235,000£200,000
2026£270,000£135,000£223,500£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£118£179£147
2017£241£158£189£160
2018£225£199£208£183
2019£264£170£196£184
2020£272£177£200£183
2021£277£187£211£202
2022£317£208£235£222
2023£322£190£252£230
2024£294£217£255£235
2025£327£221£266£249
2026£337£241£281£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Common 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Perry Common ward.

Local councillors

Sue Willetts

Perry Common - Elected 7 May 2026

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