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B23 7TB

The Ridgeway

Stockland Green

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Overview

Postcode B23 7TB 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 Witton (West Midlands), about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Upper Witton has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.6%

Approximately 38.6% 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 per household in Upper Witton is £43,890 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B23 7TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Upper Witton near B23 7TB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands) located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
5,027.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.31(-6%)
Public order
6.15(+1%)
Vehicle crime
4.92(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.69(-49%)
Other theft
3.69(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
45.3%
African
48
13.26%
Caribbean
32
8.84%
Other White
24
6.63%
Pakistani
20
5.52%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
32.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
20%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
32.58%
Owns with a mortgage
34
25.76%
Owns outright
31
23.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.09%
Other social rented
8
6.06%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Stockland Green

Median price£186,500
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)168
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £221K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stockland Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£330,000£271
Semi-Detached50£228,000£266
Terraced78£190,000£211
Flats37£117,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stockland Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockland Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockland Green.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stockland Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 7TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 7TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 202630, Ercall Close, Birmingham, B23 7TJTerracedFreehold£183,188
05 Jun 2025329, College Road, Birmingham, B44 0HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
30 May 2025207, The Ridgeway, Birmingham, B23 7TASemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
30 Jan 202611, Wrekin Road, Birmingham, B44 8HBTerracedFreehold£277,000
26 Jan 202625, Wrekin Road, Birmingham, B44 8HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the B23 7TB postcode area, located within Upper Witton, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B23 7TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryE-Act North Birmingham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHawthorn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableWilson Stuart SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 7TB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B23 7TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisCollege Road, Birmingham, B44 8QWWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miBargain KingsCollege Farm Drive, Birmingham, B44 0HLWalking directions to Bargain Kings
0.4 miAldiMayfair Close, Birmingham, B44 0HPWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miCo-op FoodHawthorn Road, Birmingham, B44 8QTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miNisaCollege Road, Birmingham, B44 8APWalking directions to Nisa

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 7TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amar Khan

Stockland Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Manni Butt

Stockland Green - 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
WardStockland GreenE05011173
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upper WittonE02001848
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 022AE01009123
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B23 7TB

Is B23 7TB (Upper Witton) safe?

The area around B23 7TB 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.

What is the average house price near B23 7TB?

The median sale price around B23 7TB in Upper Witton is £186,500 (about £212 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B23 7TB?

There are 18 schools close to B23 7TB, including E-Act North Birmingham Academy (Good), Hawthorn Primary School (Requires improvement) and Wilson Stuart School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B23 7TB?

B23 7TB 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).

Who represents B23 7TB (Upper Witton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B23 7TB 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).