Postcode B23 5NL 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 very high crime levels, with around 123.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Short Heath is £41,079 per year. The nearest station is Erdington, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bleak Hill Park.
Short Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Short Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.7% 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 per household in Short Heath is £41,079 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5NL.
Short Heath near B23 5NL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| 0.7 mi | Chester Road | N/A | Walking directions to Chester Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bleak Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Bleak Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Short Heath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Short Heath Park |
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 5NL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 47, Robert Avenue, Birmingham, B23 5RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £254,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 38, Robert Avenue, Birmingham, B23 5RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £249,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 52, Robert Avenue, Birmingham, B23 5RD | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 35, Regan Crescent, Birmingham, B23 5NN | Terraced | Freehold | £199,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 57, Regan Crescent, Birmingham, B23 5NN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £202,000 |
In the B23 5NL postcode area, located within Short Heath, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 31 Jerry's Lane, Birmingham, B23 5NX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Dhillon Convenience Store | 252 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 5SB | Walking directions to Dhillon Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Short Heath Road, Birmingham, B23 6LB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | La Morosanu | 71 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LR | Walking directions to La Morosanu |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 63-65 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 5NL, 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 5NL records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5NL in Short Heath is £217,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B23 5NL, including Court Farm Primary School (Good), New Horizon Academy and Oasis Academy Short Heath (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B23 5NL is Erdington, about 757 m away.
B23 5NL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,016 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 5NL is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Willetts (Reform UK).