Area Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B23 postcode area.

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Population

49,214

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,389 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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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.

home £151,760 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.1%
Asian / British Asian18.2%
Black / African / Caribbean17.3%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences10099
Criminal damage and arson1640
Anti-social behaviour1559
Vehicle crime1443
Public order1283

school Local Schools

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Marsh Hill Nursery School

Outstanding118 pupils
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Featherstone Nursery School

Good93 pupils
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Osborne Nursery School

Good121 pupils
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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils
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Marsh Hill Primary School

Good412 pupils
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Court Farm Primary School

Good231 pupils
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Featherstone Primary School

Good417 pupils
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St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School

Good390 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

108 nearby
  • B and M Retail Ltd
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd
  • Booze and Beverage
  • Costcutter
  • Drinks 2 Go
  • + 103 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Rugby House
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Charlie Hall Public House
  • Club Maragh
  • Cross Keys
  • Erdington Court Sports Club
  • Greyhound Inn
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Neverland Funhouse
  • Witton Lakes Eco Hub
  • Armada Sbarro
  • AS Cafe and Diner
  • Best Grill Pizza
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited
  • Ashok Supermarket
  • City Supermarket Birmingham
  • Co-Op
  • Farmfoods
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Caspian Pizza
  • Chester House Chinese Takeaway
  • China chef chinese take away
  • Chip Stop
  • Chop and Wok
  • + 42 more