B23 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 818 active and 415 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B23 (43%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes B23 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B23 are around £151k, down 18.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B23 at 446 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B23 postcode area.
49,214
38
£ 36,389 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B23 — age 38, 46% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £151k. Property prices are trending down 18.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Marsh Hill Nursery School
Featherstone Nursery School
Osborne Nursery School
Story Wood School
Marsh Hill Primary School
Court Farm Primary School
Featherstone Primary School
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- B and M Retail Ltd
- Boots The Chemists Ltd
- Booze and Beverage
- Costcutter
- Drinks 2 Go
- + 103 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rugby House
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Charlie Hall Public House
- Club Maragh
- Cross Keys
- Erdington Court Sports Club
- Greyhound Inn
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Armada Sbarro
- AS Cafe and Diner
- Best Grill Pizza
- Best of British Fast Food
- Gold UK Fried Chicken
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited
- Ashok Supermarket
- City Supermarket Birmingham
- Co-Op
- Farmfoods
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining
- Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp
- Balti Hut
- Bamboo Garden
- Beef in the streetz
- + 42 more
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Area Profile: B23 · Data under Open Government Licence