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B23 5AT

Little Owl Close

Perry Common

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Overview

Postcode B23 5AT is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Common ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Perry Common - College Road area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Common - College Road is £40,270 per year. The nearest station is Erdington, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Perry Common Meadows.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Perry Common - College Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Perry Common - College Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.1%

Approximately 21.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Perry Common - College Road is £40,270 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from B23 5AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Perry Common - College Road near B23 5AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Erdington located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B23 5AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPerry Common MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Perry Common Meadows
0.2 miPerry Common RingSmallWalking directions to Perry Common Ring

Area Profile

Population
514
Population density
7,614.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.95(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.23(+40%)
Vehicle crime
9.66(+48%)
Other theft
7.96(+40%)
Burglary
7.39(+82%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
312
61.06%
African
34
6.65%
Other White
31
6.07%
Caribbean
30
5.87%
Pakistani
22
4.31%
Total population: 511

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
28.11%
No qualifications
109
27.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
14.18%
Level 3 (A level)
55
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 402

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
33.49%
Owns outright
58
26.61%
Social rents from council
31
14.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
11.47%
Other social rented
15
6.88%
Total households: 218

Property prices in Perry Common

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £246K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Perry Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£281,750£322
Semi-Detached33£217,000£276
Terraced29£200,000£246
Flats3£143,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£103,000£127,250£115,500
2017£219,000£94,375£160,000£126,000
2018£230,000£130,000£170,000£147,250
2019£253,750£95,000£172,100£145,000
2020£232,500£110,500£168,000£146,500
2021£245,000£112,500£169,500£162,500
2022£285,000£125,000£200,000£180,000
2023£340,000£120,000£197,000£200,000
2024£275,000£135,000£212,500£190,000
2025£300,000£116,500£235,000£200,000
2026£265,000£262,000£220,250£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£118£179£147
2017£241£158£189£160
2018£225£199£208£183
2019£264£170£196£184
2020£272£177£200£183
2021£277£187£211£202
2022£317£208£235£222
2023£322£190£252£230
2024£294£217£255£235
2025£325£219£267£251
2026£337£301£285£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Common in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 5AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 5AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 20265, Little Owl Close, Birmingham, B23 5ATSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
10 Oct 202515, Little Owl Close, Birmingham, B23 5ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£171,000
13 Feb 202618, Guillimot Grove, Birmingham, B23 5ALTerracedLeasehold£242,500
28 Nov 202511, Guillimot Grove, Birmingham, B23 5ALSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
28 Mar 202512, Guillimot Grove, Birmingham, B23 5ALFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the B23 5AT postcode area, located within Perry Common - College Road, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B23 5AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableOscott AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStory Wood SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWarren Farm Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B23 5AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNarish SuperstoreDovedale Road, Birmingham, B23 5BUWalking directions to Narish Superstore
0.1 miSelect Xpress606 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0AAWalking directions to Select Xpress
0.2 miCostcutter722 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0AJWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miThe Ring Food & WineWitton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5JDWalking directions to The Ring Food & Wine
0.3 miPremierArchers Close, Birmingham, B23 5XNWalking directions to Premier

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B23 5AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sue Willetts

Perry Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Paulette Hamilton

Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham ErdingtonE14001093
WardPerry CommonE05011161
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Perry Common - College RoadE02001840
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 014EE01009136
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2009-09-01

Frequently asked questions about B23 5AT

Is B23 5AT (Perry Common - College Road) safe?

The area around B23 5AT records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B23 5AT?

The median sale price around B23 5AT in Perry Common - College Road is £217,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B23 5AT?

There are 16 schools close to B23 5AT, including Oscott Academy (Good), Story Wood School (Outstanding) and Warren Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B23 5AT?

B23 5AT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B23 5AT (Perry Common - College Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B23 5AT is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Willetts (Reform UK).