Postcode B23 7XG is located in a major urban area, within the Stockland Green area 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 median sale price in Stockland Green is £188,000 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,500 and £225,000. The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands), about 1.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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 England, 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 2 ft away from B23 7XG.
Upper Witton near B23 7XG 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Witton Lakes | Large | Walking directions to Witton Lakes |
| 0.5 mi | Perry Common Ring | Small | Walking directions to Perry Common Ring |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Stockland Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,125 up to £345,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £291,000 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £231,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 71 | £188,000 | £213 |
| Flats | 35 | £117,000 | £190 |
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 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £205,000 | £105,000 | £220,000 | £184,000 |
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 | £247 | £190 | £259 | £202 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 7XG.
| 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 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 15, Wyrley Way, Birmingham, B23 7UN | Terraced | Freehold | £213,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 9, Lakes Road, Birmingham, B23 7UL | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 |
In the B23 7XG postcode area, located within Upper Witton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Wilson Stuart School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2015. | |
Wilson Stuart School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2015
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Hive College | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | E-ACT North Birmingham Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B23 7XG
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Mayfair Close, Birmingham, B44 0HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | The Ring Food & Wine | Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5JD | Walking directions to The Ring Food & Wine |
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 7XG, 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 7XG 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B23 7XG in Stockland Green is £188,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B23 7XG, including Wilson Stuart School (Outstanding), The Hive College and E-ACT North Birmingham Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B23 7XG 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 7XG 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).