Postcode B23 7XF 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 high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 11 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 978 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Witton has a high crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 93.9% 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 0 ft away from B23 7XF.
Upper Witton near B23 7XF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 7XF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2025 | 7, Blackrock Road, Birmingham, B23 7XT | Terraced | Freehold | £176,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 16, Blackrock Road, Birmingham, B23 7XT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 7, Blackrock Road, Birmingham, B23 7XT | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 15, Osier Grove, Birmingham, B23 7XU | Terraced | Freehold | £210,500 | |
| 07 May 2025 | 5, Osier Grove, Birmingham, B23 7XU | Terraced | Freehold | £187,000 |
In the B23 7XF postcode area, located within Upper Witton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 7XF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | College Road, Birmingham, B44 8QW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Kings | College Farm Drive, Birmingham, B44 0HL | Walking directions to Bargain Kings |
| 0.5 mi | The Ring Food & Wine | Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5JD | Walking directions to The Ring Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Mayfair Close, Birmingham, B44 0HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 7XF, 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 7XF records about 72 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.
The median sale price around B23 7XF in Upper Witton is £186,500 (about £212 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B23 7XF, including The Hive College (Outstanding), Wilson Stuart School (Outstanding) and E-Act North Birmingham Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B23 7XF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 978 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 7XF 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).