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B23 5NX

Jerrys Lane

Perry Common

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Overview

Postcode B23 5NX 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 low crime levels, with around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bleak Hill Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Short Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Short Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.4%

Approximately 22.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Short Heath is £41,079 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Short Heath near B23 5NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Erdington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B23 5NX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Erdington

N/A

Walking directions to Erdington
0.8 mi

Chester Road

N/A

Walking directions to Chester Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B23 5NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBleak Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Bleak Hill Park
0.5 miPerry Common MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Perry Common Meadows
0.2 miShort Heath ParkMediumWalking directions to Short Heath Park

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
6,510.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.32(-16%)
Public order
3.8(-37%)
Vehicle crime
2.53(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.9(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.9(-82%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
60.17%
Other White
24
6.69%
Caribbean
19
5.29%
African
18
5.01%
Other
15
4.18%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
26.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
23.9%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
27.27%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.57%
Owns outright
32
22.38%
Social rents from council
26
18.18%
Other social rented
6
4.2%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Perry Common

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £246K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£281,750£322
Semi-Detached33£217,000£276
Terraced29£200,000£246
Flats3£143,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Perry Common in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 5NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 5NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2026109, Chipstead Road, Birmingham, B23 5EYTerracedFreehold£170,000
28 Mar 2025107, Chipstead Road, Birmingham, B23 5EYTerracedFreehold£159,000
01 Apr 202677, Tedbury Crescent, Birmingham, B23 5NTTerracedFreehold£220,000
21 Nov 202575, Tedbury Crescent, Birmingham, B23 5NTTerracedFreehold£205,000
28 Feb 202587, Cossington Road, Birmingham, B23 5ETTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the B23 5NX postcode area, located within Short Heath, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B23 5NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCourt Farm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOasis Academy Short HeathAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B23 5NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOne Stop31 Jerry's Lane, Birmingham, B23 5NXWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miCourt Lane Convenience StoreCourt Lane, Birmingham, B23 5JXWalking directions to Court Lane Convenience Store
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressShort Heath Road, Birmingham, B23 6LBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miDhillon Convenience Store252 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 5SBWalking directions to Dhillon Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B23 5NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sue Willetts

Perry Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Paulette Hamilton

Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham ErdingtonE14001093
WardPerry CommonE05011161
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Short HeathE02001846
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 020AE01009403
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B23 5NX

Is B23 5NX (Short Heath) safe?

The area around B23 5NX records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near B23 5NX?

The median sale price around B23 5NX in Short Heath is £217,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B23 5NX?

There are 20 schools close to B23 5NX, including Court Farm Primary School (Good), Oasis Academy Short Heath (Good) and St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B23 5NX?

The closest station to B23 5NX is Erdington, about 1,084 m away.

How deprived is the area around B23 5NX?

B23 5NX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,545 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B23 5NX (Short Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B23 5NX is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Willetts (Reform UK).