Postcode B23 5LY 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 moderate crime levels, with around 55.8 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 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Perry Common Meadows.
Short Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Short Heath has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Short Heath is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5LY.
Short Heath near B23 5LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 79 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 per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £201,000 |
10 years price trend in Perry Common
In the B23 5LY postcode area, located within Short Heath, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.