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B44 0HE

College Road

Perry Common

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Overview

Postcode B44 0HE is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Common 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 Erdington, about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Perry Common Ring.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

16.9%

Approximately 16.9% 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.

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 11 ft away from B44 0HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Upper Witton near B44 0HE 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
380
Population density
2,513.2 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
157
41.64%
Pakistani
46
12.2%
Other White
38
10.08%
African
33
8.75%
Other Asian
22
5.84%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
29.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
16.72%
Level 3 (A level)
48
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
36.76%
Owns outright
28
20.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
17.65%
Social rents from council
19
13.97%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.88%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Perry Common

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £244K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £271 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-Detached32£217,000£277
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 0HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B44 0HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2026296, Perry Common Road, Birmingham, B23 7AUTerracedFreehold£240,000
19 Dec 202564, St Annes Way, Birmingham, B44 0HWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£90,000
05 Jun 2025329, College Road, Birmingham, B44 0HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
22 Oct 2025Flat 55, St Annes Court, St Annes Way, Birmingham, B44 0HNFlatsLeasehold£63,000
23 Jun 2025Flat 61, St Annes Court, St Annes Way, Birmingham, B44 0HNFlatsLeasehold£63,000

Schools

In the B44 0HE postcode area, located within Upper Witton, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B44 0HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryE-Act North Birmingham AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryHawthorn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableWilson Stuart SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

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

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 0HE, 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)Upper WittonE02001848
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 022AE01009123
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B44 0HE

Is B44 0HE (Upper Witton) safe?

The area around B44 0HE 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 B44 0HE?

The median sale price around B44 0HE in Upper Witton is £217,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B44 0HE?

There are 18 schools close to B44 0HE, 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 B44 0HE?

B44 0HE 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 B44 0HE (Upper Witton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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