Postcode B23 5BG 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 high crime levels, with around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Perry Common - College Road is £40,270 per year. The nearest station is Erdington located about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Witton Lakes.
Perry Common - College Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,535 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Common - College Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.7% 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.
The average income per household in Perry Common - College Road is £40,270 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5BG.
Perry Common - College Road near B23 5BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Erdington located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Witton Lakes | Large | Walking directions to Witton Lakes |
| 0.1 mi | Perry Common Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Perry Common Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Perry Common Ring | Small | Walking directions to Perry Common Ring |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in Perry Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £272,500 | £3,496 |
| Flats | 4 | £119,000 | £2,358 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £226,750 | £2,954 |
| Terraced | 30 | £201,500 | £2,685 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Common
In the B23 5BG postcode area, located within Perry Common - College Road, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Ring Food & Wine | Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5JD | Walking directions to The Ring Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Short Heath Road, Birmingham, B23 6LB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Kings | College Farm Drive, Birmingham, B44 0HL | Walking directions to Bargain Kings |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | College Road, Birmingham, B44 8QW | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B23 5BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Willetts
Perry Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.