Postcode B23 5GZ 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, in line with 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 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Witton Lakes.
Perry Common - College Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,272 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% 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 5GZ.
Perry Common - College Road near B23 5GZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Witton Lakes | Large | Walking directions to Witton Lakes |
| 0.1 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 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 5GZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 37, Golden Eagle Gardens, Birmingham, B23 5GY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £266,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 2, Wendover Road, Birmingham, B23 5GG | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 5, Gloriosa Gardens, Birmingham, B23 5GU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £223,500 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 33, Jasmine Walk, Birmingham, B23 5GT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 15, Jasmine Walk, Birmingham, B23 5GT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the B23 5GZ 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 5GZ
| 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 | 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 5GZ, 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 5GZ records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5GZ 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 19 schools close to B23 5GZ, including St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School (Good), Oscott Academy (Good) and Oasis Academy Short Heath (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B23 5GZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,272 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 5GZ is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Willetts (Reform UK).