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Upper Witton

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 moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 6 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

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Upper Witton Population

7,320

Population density

3,654.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

35.66(-7%)

Burglary

5.19(+28%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.92(-31%)

Public order

4.51(-26%)

Vehicle crime

4.23(-36%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

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

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

Owns with a mortgage

633

24.37%

Owns outright

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

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Upper Witton area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £305,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Upper Witton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£229,250	£161,075	£191,375	£267,125	£297,425
Flats	4	£102,000	£84,975	£94,875	£107,500	£113,500
Semi-Detached	21	£220,000	£160,000	£193,000	£247,500	£270,000
Terraced	16	£184,000	£135,375	£171,500	£202,500	£231,000

10 years median price trend in Upper Witton

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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