Area360 logo

Postcode insights

B23 5EG

Perry Common

Birmingham

Interactive map showing B23 5EG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for B23 5EG

Overview

Postcode B23 5EG is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Common ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Short Heath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Short Heath is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Erdington located about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Common Meadows.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Short Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,680 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Short Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

43.1%

Approximately 43.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Short Heath is £35,200 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Short Heath near B23 5EG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B23 5EG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Erdington

N/A

Walking directions to Erdington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B23 5EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPerry Common MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Perry Common Meadows
0.4 miShort Heath ParkMediumWalking directions to Short Heath Park
0.4 miPerry Common RingSmallWalking directions to Perry Common Ring

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
8,066.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
67.18%
Caribbean
22
8.4%
African
17
6.49%
Pakistani
11
4.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.82%
Total population: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
42.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.51%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.51%
Owns outright
20
16.26%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Perry Common

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 £417,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Perry Common in the 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 Perry Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£302,500
Flats8£127,500
Semi-Detached40£236,000
Terraced36£200,500

10 year median price trend in Perry Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.

Schools

In the B23 5EG postcode area, located within Short Heath, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B23 5EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCourt Farm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOasis Academy Short HeathAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableOscott AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B23 5EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop31 Jerry's Lane, Birmingham, B23 5NXWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressShort Heath Road, Birmingham, B23 6LBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miCourt Lane Convenience StoreCourt Lane, Birmingham, B23 5JXWalking directions to Court Lane Convenience Store
0.4 miPremierArchers Close, Birmingham, B23 5XNWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miThe Ring Food & WineWitton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5JDWalking directions to The Ring Food & Wine

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.