Postcode B23 5BZ 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 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Wylde Green, about 1.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Perry Common Ring.
Perry Common - College Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,683 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Common - College Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from B23 5BZ.
Perry Common - College Road near B23 5BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wylde Green located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Perry Common Ring | Small | Walking directions to Perry Common Ring |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £281,750 | £322 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £217,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 29 | £200,000 | £246 |
| Flats | 3 | £143,000 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 5BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 3, Wardour Grove, Birmingham, B44 0AU | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | Ground Floor Shop, 750, College Road, Birmingham, B44 0AJ | Other | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 59, Hurstwood Road, Birmingham, B23 5DA | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 665, College Road, Birmingham, B44 0AS | Other | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 11, Curlews Close, Birmingham, B23 5XQ | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 |
In the B23 5BZ postcode area, located within Perry Common - College Road, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 722 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0AJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | A1 Convenience Store | 2 Twickenham Road, Birmingham, B44 0NT | Walking directions to A1 Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Archers Close, Birmingham, B23 5XN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 768 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0NN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Narish Superstore | Dovedale Road, Birmingham, B23 5BU | Walking directions to Narish Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B23 5BZ, 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
The area around B23 5BZ records about 122 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.
The median sale price around B23 5BZ in Perry Common - College Road is £217,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B23 5BZ, including Twickenham Primary School (Good), Oscott Academy (Good) and Story Wood School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B23 5BZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,683 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B23 5BZ is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Willetts (Reform UK).