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B23 7AS

Perry Common

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Upper Witton / Perry Common / B23 7AS

Overview

Postcode B23 7AS 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 72.6 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 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Witton Lakes.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Upper Witton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

27.4%

Approximately 27.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Upper Witton is £37,200 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from B23 7AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Upper Witton near B23 7AS 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.3 miWitton LakesLarge
0.2 miPerry Common MeadowsLarge
0.3 miPerry Common RingSmall

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
1,555.2 per km²

Demographics

British
113
31.48%
African
59
16.43%
Pakistani
43
11.98%
Caribbean
36
10.03%
Other White
27
7.52%
Total population: 359

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
34
29.06%
Social rents from council
32
27.35%
Owns outright
31
26.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.4%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.27%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Perry Common

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)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£290,000
Flats8£130,000
Semi-Detached35£240,000
Terraced27£201,000

10 years price trend in Perry Common

Schools

In the B23 7AS postcode area, located within Upper Witton, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Hive CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableWilson Stuart SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySt Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miThe Ring Food & WineWitton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5JD
0.4 miBargain KingsCollege Farm Drive, Birmingham, B44 0HL
0.4 miLondisCollege Road, Birmingham, B44 8QW
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressShort Heath Road, Birmingham, B23 6LB
0.4 miAldiMayfair Close, Birmingham, B44 0HP

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.