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Upper Witton

About

Upper Witton is a residential area located in the north of Birmingham, near the border with Sutton Coldfield. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties. It is close to local amenities, including schools and parks, making it a practical choice for families.

The area benefits from good transport links, with easy access to major roads like the A38 and M6. Nearby green spaces, such as Witton Lakes, provide opportunities for outdoor activities. Upper Witton offers a quiet, suburban atmosphere while remaining well-connected to central Birmingham.

Area overview

On average Upper Witton has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 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 of residents in Upper Witton is £37,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Upper Witton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

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

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

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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Upper Witton area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,500 up to £280,000.

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	1	£153,500	£153,500	£153,500	£153,500	£153,500
Flats	7	£103,000	£71,650	£90,750	£110,000	£125,640
Semi-Detached	22	£227,500	£160,100	£188,750	£249,375	£279,500
Terraced	19	£183,000	£153,750	£171,000	£201,000	£227,400

10 years median price trend in Upper Witton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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