Postcode B23 5HR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Witton is £37,200 per year. The nearest station is Erdington located about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Witton Lakes.
Upper Witton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,461 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Witton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Upper Witton is £37,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 5 ft away from B23 5HR.
Upper Witton near B23 5HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Perry Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £417,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £237,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £202,500 |
10 years price trend in Perry Common
In the B23 5HR postcode area, located within Upper Witton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.