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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

B235AP

Witton Lodge Road

B235LT

Witton Lodge Road

B235NL

Madehurst Road

B235XY

Marshmont Way

B440HE

College Road

B235ND

Court Farm Road

B235XZ

The Hurstway

B235AY

Witton Lodge Road

B237AT

Perry Common Road

B235LS

Witton Lodge Road

B236LQ

Camberley Grove

Data Sources

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