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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£236
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £250K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £236 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-Detached26£238,000£266
Terraced18£197,500£220
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£235,500£192,500
2026£65,000£228,000£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£250£220
2026£110£267£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.