Postcode B23 5YY is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Common ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the New Oscott area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Oscott is £61,654 per year. The nearest station is Wylde Green located about 1.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
New Oscott has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,789 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
New Oscott has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Oscott is £61,654 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5YY.
New Oscott near B23 5YY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wylde Green located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Perry Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Common
In the B23 5YY postcode area, located within New Oscott, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5YY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Archers Close, Birmingham, B23 5XN | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 768 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0NN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | A1 Convenience Store | 2 Twickenham Road, Birmingham, B44 0NT | Walking directions to A1 Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | 30-34 Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5DA | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 722 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0AJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.