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B23 7TD

The Ridgeway

Perry Barr

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Detailed insights for B23 7TD

Overview

Postcode B23 7TD is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Barr ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Upper Witton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Upper Witton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,412 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Upper Witton has a high crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from B23 7TD.

Flood risk

No risk

Upper Witton near B23 7TD 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
260
Population density
332.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.31(-14%)
Public order
8.33(+37%)
Vehicle crime
8.33(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.05(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.48(-58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
56.7%
Pakistani
25
9.58%
Other White
21
8.05%
Indian
16
6.13%
Caribbean
16
6.13%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
33.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.87%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
49.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
27.59%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.83%
Other social rented
3
2.59%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Perry Barr

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)192
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £245K

Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Perry Barr area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £454,000.

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 Barr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£312,000£303
Semi-Detached120£227,000£279
Terraced53£207,000£251
Flats14£92,500£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Barr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£83,000£146,500£143,500
2017£223,000£82,500£153,250£139,750
2018£267,500£95,000£164,000£148,000
2019£245,995£114,384£170,000£163,000
2020£265,000£140,000£179,000£170,000
2021£270,000£127,000£190,750£180,000
2022£275,000£128,000£215,000£208,192
2023£350,000£95,000£208,000£207,500
2024£310,000£85,500£227,500£218,000
2025£312,000£95,500£225,000£210,000
2026£87,500£228,750£205,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Barr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Barr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£124£180£164
2017£184£132£186£174
2018£236£266£198£190
2019£256£175£209£200
2020£271£232£215£216
2021£276£236£236£228
2022£283£239£263£257
2023£329£137£261£264
2024£281£143£275£259
2025£294£176£275£259
2026£179£282£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Barr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 7TD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 7TD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 202630, Ercall Close, Birmingham, B23 7TJTerracedFreehold£183,188
05 Jun 2025329, College Road, Birmingham, B44 0HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
30 Jan 202611, Wrekin Road, Birmingham, B44 8HBTerracedFreehold£277,000
26 Jan 202625, Wrekin Road, Birmingham, B44 8HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
22 Apr 202535, Wrekin Road, Birmingham, B44 8HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHawthorn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableThe Hive CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B23 7TD
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 miCo-op FoodHawthorn Road, Birmingham, B44 8QTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miAldiMayfair Close, Birmingham, B44 0HPWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 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 7TD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Hinton

Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Morriam Jan

Perry Barr - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardPerry BarrE05011160
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upper WittonE02001848
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 022DE01009232
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B23 7TD

Is B23 7TD (Upper Witton) safe?

The area around B23 7TD records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7TD?

The median sale price around B23 7TD in Upper Witton is £220,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 192 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B23 7TD?

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

How deprived is the area around B23 7TD?

B23 7TD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,412 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B23 7TD is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Hinton (Liberal Democrats) and Morriam Jan (Liberal Democrats).

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