Postcode B23 5BY 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 130.2 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 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Common Meadows.
Perry Common - College Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Common - College Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.1% 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.
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 5BY.
Perry Common - College Road near B23 5BY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Erdington located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Perry Common Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Perry Common Meadows |
| 0.2 mi | Perry Common Ring | Small | Walking directions to Perry Common Ring |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Perry Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Common
In the B23 5BY postcode area, located within Perry Common - College Road, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Archers Close, Birmingham, B23 5XN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Narish Superstore | Dovedale Road, Birmingham, B23 5BU | Walking directions to Narish Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Select Xpress | 606 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0AA | Walking directions to Select Xpress |
| 0.2 mi | The Ring Food & Wine | Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5JD | Walking directions to The Ring Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 722 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0AJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.