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About

Upper Witton sits within the Perry Barr ward of north Birmingham. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, with some newer developments. It is bordered by the River Tame to the east and the expansive Witton Lakes and parkland to the south, providing significant green space.

A notable local landmark is the former Joseph Lucas factory complex, a large industrial site that has shaped the area's history. The residential streets are generally quiet, with local amenities concentrated along nearby Perry Barr's main thoroughfares. The area offers direct access to the parkland and walking routes around the lakes.

Area overview

On average Upper Witton has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 26.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Witton is £43,890 per year. There are 3 schools in Upper Witton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Upper Witton is home to around 7,320 people, with a population density of about 3,654.2 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Witton Population
7,320
Population density
3,654.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.07(-7%)
Vehicle crime
5.87(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-23%)
Burglary
3.96(-2%)
Public order
3.96(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,992
40.88%
African
872
11.91%
Pakistani
795
10.86%
Caribbean
600
8.2%
Other White
438
5.98%
Total population: 7,319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,511
28.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,165
21.68%
Level 3 (A level)
829
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
753
14.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
656
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,374

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
633
24.37%
Owns with a mortgage
633
24.37%
Social rents from council
623
23.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
446
17.17%
Other social rented
166
6.39%
Total households: 2,597

Property prices in Upper Witton

Median price£213,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £250K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Upper Witton area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,125 up to £290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Witton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£290,000£303
Semi-Detached25£240,000£267
Terraced17£200,000£218
Flats3£110,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Witton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Witton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£87,500£140,000£102,500
2017£80,000£160,000£120,000
2018£80,000£158,000£127,500
2019£75,000£170,000£133,000
2020£104,000£200,000£136,000
2021£109,000£191,250£160,500
2022£75,000£195,500£172,500
2023£102,500£204,000£190,000
2024£115,000£224,000£181,208
2025£102,000£235,000£195,000
2026£65,000£231,000£191,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Witton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Witton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£146£122
2017£135£161£137
2018£171£183£146
2019£137£192£151
2020£172£203£162
2021£212£202£180
2022£151£200£197
2023£174£212£225
2024£196£230£203
2025£192£256£220
2026£110£269£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Witton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Witton 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.

Frequently asked questions about Upper Witton

Is Upper Witton safe?

Upper Witton records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Upper Witton?

The median sale price in Upper Witton is £213,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Upper Witton?

Upper Witton has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Upper Witton?

Upper Witton scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Upper Witton sits around rank 5,632 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Upper Witton?

The average household income in Upper Witton is around £43,890 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Upper Witton

B237XT

Blackrock Road

B237ST

Tilsley Grove

B67AE

Moor Lane

B440ET

Lydham Close

B237LY

Lakes Road

B237XB

Lakeside Drive

B237XR

Blackrock Road

B237UT

Welbeck Grove

B237UF

Taylors Orchard

B237SR

Gipsy Lane

B237BJ

Hamm Walk

B237TE

The Ridgeway

B448BL

Cranleigh Place

B237HZ

Daisy Drive

B67AA

Moor Lane

B237TU

Brookvale Park Road

B237UU

Farley Road

B448DW

Brylan Croft

B67HH

Moor Lane

B67AG

Moor Lane

B237XQ

Faulkners Farm Drive

B448AT

Blakeland Road

B237UR

Lakes Road

B237AU

Perry Common Road

B448AB

Elmbridge Road

B237UP

Lakes Road

B440HE

College Road

B448BB

Marine Drive

B235HP

Witton Lodge Road

B237UX

Brookvale Park Road

B67AB

Moor Lane

B448AU

Blakeland Road

B237UA

Parkhouse Drive

B237SU

Gipsy Lane

B448AW

Anstey Road

B237SX

Gipsy Lane

B448AH

Elmbridge Road

B448AR

Blakeland Road

B448BH

Aldridge Road

B448AG

Elmbridge Road

B237XS

Millbank Grove

B237XH

Faulkners Farm Drive

B237XA

Faulkners Farm Drive

B237HS

Ivyfield Road

B237HJ

Ivyfield Road

B237US

Ripley Grove

B448AS

Blakeland Road

B237TX

Purley Grove

B237ED

Woolmore Road

B237XE

Faulkners Farm Drive

B237HR

Ivyfield Road

B237BF

Millwards End

B448HS

Greenholm Road

B237SS

Walmer Grove

B237XF

Faulkners Farm Drive

B237UG

Stockland Green

B448DB

Crossway Lane

B237SP

Gipsy Lane

B67HE

Moor Lane

B237XN

Blackrock Road

B237HN

Ivyfield Road

B237SY

Ipsley Grove

B237TH

The Ridgeway

B237TA

The Ridgeway

B448BA

Kingstanding Road

B237TY

Brookvale Park Road

B237AS

Perry Common Road

B237TJ

Ercall Close

B237TG

The Ridgeway

B237UE

Woodman Walk

B235HF

Redwing Grove

B448BN

Maybank Place

B237UJ

Lakes Road

B237UN

Wyrley Way

B237TF

Mellis Grove

B448BG

Aldridge Road

B237WA

Cygnet Grove

B237RU

Marsh Hill

B237XU

Osier Grove

B237UW

Wyrley Way

B235HX

Abingdon Road

B448DN

Crossway Lane

B237TB

The Ridgeway

B237TT

Kenneth Grove

B448AX

Kingstanding Road

B67AD

Poplar Drive

B237HG

Stockland Green

B237UQ

Apple Tree Close

B448AJ

Anstey Road

B235HR

Abingdon Road

B448AY

Kingstanding Road

B448AZ

Kingstanding Road

B237AT

Perry Common Road

B448BP

College Road

B237UB

Lakes Road

B448AN

Anstey Road

B237TN

Brookvale Park Road

B237TD

The Ridgeway

B237HH

Ivyfield Road

B237HL

Ivyfield Road