Postcode B23 5HP is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Common ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Upper Witton area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upper Witton is £43,890 per year. The nearest station is Erdington, about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Perry Common Meadows.
Upper Witton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Witton has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upper Witton is £43,890 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from B23 5HP.
Upper Witton near B23 5HP 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 5HP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026 | 27, Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5HP | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 26, Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5AA | Terraced | Freehold | £197,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 26, Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5AA | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | 24, Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 122, Abingdon Road, Birmingham, B23 5HR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the B23 5HP postcode area, located within Upper Witton, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bargain Kings | College Farm Drive, Birmingham, B44 0HL | Walking directions to Bargain Kings |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | College Road, Birmingham, B44 8QW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Mayfair Close, Birmingham, B44 0HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | The Ring Food & Wine | Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5JD | Walking directions to The Ring Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Select Xpress | 606 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0AA | Walking directions to Select Xpress |
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 5HP, 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 5HP records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B23 5HP in Upper Witton is £217,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B23 5HP, including Story Wood School (Outstanding), The Hive College (Outstanding) and Wilson Stuart School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B23 5HP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,820 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 5HP is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Willetts (Reform UK).