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B44 0HD

College Road

Perry Common

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Overview

Postcode B44 0HD is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Common ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Perry Common - College Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Perry Common - College Road is £40,270 per year. The nearest station is Erdington, about 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Perry Common Ring.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Perry Common - College Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Perry Common - College Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.5%

Approximately 33.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Perry Common - College Road is £40,270 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from B44 0HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Perry Common - College Road near B44 0HD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Erdington located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B44 0HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPerry Common RingSmallWalking directions to Perry Common Ring

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
5,494.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.21(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.21(+4%)
Vehicle crime
9.48(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.17(-29%)
Public order
5.17(-15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
40.18%
Caribbean
38
8.78%
Pakistani
37
8.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
8.08%
African
28
6.47%
Total population: 433

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
96
28.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
92
27.63%
Level 3 (A level)
50
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
43
25.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
24.12%
Owns with a mortgage
39
22.94%
Owns outright
22
12.94%
Social rents from council
14
8.24%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Perry Common

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £246K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Perry Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £425,000.

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 Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£281,750£322
Semi-Detached33£217,000£276
Terraced29£200,000£246
Flats3£143,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Perry Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£103,000£127,250£115,500
2017£219,000£94,375£160,000£126,000
2018£230,000£130,000£170,000£147,250
2019£253,750£95,000£172,100£145,000
2020£232,500£110,500£168,000£146,500
2021£245,000£112,500£169,500£162,500
2022£285,000£125,000£200,000£180,000
2023£340,000£120,000£197,000£200,000
2024£275,000£135,000£212,500£190,000
2025£300,000£116,500£235,000£200,000
2026£265,000£262,000£220,250£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£118£179£147
2017£241£158£189£160
2018£225£199£208£183
2019£264£170£196£184
2020£272£177£200£183
2021£277£187£211£202
2022£317£208£235£222
2023£322£190£252£230
2024£294£217£255£235
2025£325£219£267£251
2026£337£301£285£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Perry Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 0HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 0HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 202626, Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5AATerracedFreehold£197,000
22 Aug 202526, Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5AATerracedFreehold£200,000
01 Apr 202524, Witton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5AASemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
13 Jun 2025458, College Road, Birmingham, B44 0HLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
09 May 2025458, College Road, Birmingham, B44 0HLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£39,000

Schools

In the B44 0HD postcode area, located within Perry Common - College Road, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B44 0HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHawthorn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryStory Wood SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryE-Act North Birmingham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B44 0HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B44 0HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBargain KingsCollege Farm Drive, Birmingham, B44 0HLWalking directions to Bargain Kings
0 miLondisCollege Road, Birmingham, B44 8QWWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miAldiMayfair Close, Birmingham, B44 0HPWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miThe Ring Food & WineWitton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5JDWalking directions to The Ring Food & Wine
0.3 miCo-op FoodHawthorn Road, Birmingham, B44 8QTWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 B44 0HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sue Willetts

Perry Common - 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
WardPerry CommonE05011161
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Perry Common - College RoadE02001840
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 014FE01034913
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B44 0HD

Is B44 0HD (Perry Common - College Road) safe?

The area around B44 0HD records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B44 0HD?

The median sale price around B44 0HD in Perry Common - College Road is £217,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B44 0HD?

There are 19 schools close to B44 0HD, including Hawthorn Primary School (Requires improvement), Story Wood School (Outstanding) and E-Act North Birmingham Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B44 0HD?

B44 0HD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B44 0HD (Perry Common - College Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B44 0HD is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Willetts (Reform UK).