Postcode B23 7ED is located in a major urban area, within the Stockland Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Upper Witton area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upper Witton is £43,890 per year. The nearest station is Gravelly Hill, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Witton Lakes.
Upper Witton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Witton has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Upper Witton is £43,890 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from B23 7ED.
Upper Witton near B23 7ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gravelly Hill located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Witton Lakes | Large | Walking directions to Witton Lakes |
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £186,500 (about £212 per square foot) in Stockland Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,525 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £330,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £228,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 78 | £190,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 37 | £117,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,500 | £82,000 | £144,500 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £215,000 | £85,000 | £144,500 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | £188,000 | £97,000 | £155,000 | £136,000 |
| 2019 | £170,000 | £99,500 | £165,000 | £144,500 |
| 2020 | £201,500 | £100,000 | £165,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £102,000 | £182,750 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £231,000 | £115,000 | £207,500 | £183,000 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £110,000 | £200,000 | £186,000 |
| 2024 | £283,750 | £110,500 | £211,000 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £116,000 | £220,000 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | — | £112,000 | £222,500 | £183,188 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £159 | £129 | £155 | £130 |
| 2017 | £198 | £145 | £155 | £140 |
| 2018 | £212 | £155 | £167 | £146 |
| 2019 | £245 | £155 | £167 | £158 |
| 2020 | £218 | £155 | £175 | £159 |
| 2021 | £215 | £168 | £196 | £172 |
| 2022 | £245 | £184 | £231 | £199 |
| 2023 | £209 | £173 | £217 | £198 |
| 2024 | £256 | £187 | £226 | £202 |
| 2025 | £272 | £184 | £248 | £211 |
| 2026 | — | £192 | £266 | £201 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 7ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 122, Woolmore Road, Birmingham, B23 7ED | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £231,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 118, Woolmore Road, Birmingham, B23 7ED | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £251,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 133, Woolmore Road, Birmingham, B23 7ED | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 145, Ivyfield Road, Birmingham, B23 7HR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 177, Ivyfield Road, Birmingham, B23 7HR | Flats | Leasehold | £76,000 |
In the B23 7ED postcode area, located within Upper Witton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 7ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Bleak Hill Road, Birmingham, B23 7EL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 309 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Short Heath Road, Birmingham, B23 6LB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 284-286 Brookvale Road, Birmingham, B23 7RT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 7ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amar Khan
Stockland Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Manni Butt
Stockland Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B23 7ED records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B23 7ED in Upper Witton is £186,500 (about £212 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B23 7ED, including Marsh Hill Primary School (Good), Marsh Hill Nursery School (Outstanding) and The Pines Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B23 7ED scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,820 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 7ED is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Amar Khan (Independent) and Manni Butt (Reform UK).