Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WITTON LODGE ROAD, B23 5AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITTON LODGE ROAD, B23 5AA.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B23 5AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B23 5AA has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B23 5AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Witton Lodge Road, 0.8km from Upper Witton in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Common ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B23 5AA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B23 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00046264 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B23 5AA. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.4%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean18.0%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 197,000

3 sales · Mean £ 172,333

Semi-Detached

£ 194,000

2 sales · Mean £ 194,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B23 5AA has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences128
Vehicle crime19
Burglary17
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils0.2 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.3 km
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Wilson Stuart School

Outstanding242 pupils0.3 km
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North Birmingham Academy

Good1100 pupils0.4 km
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Warren Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement327 pupils0.7 km
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St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School

Good390 pupils0.8 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsthorne Primary School

Good381 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Harrisons0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.5 km
  • Select Express0.7 km
  • Ash News1.0 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.9 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Perry Barr Conservative Club0.5 km
  • No 1 Pub0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Delhi Dining0.7 km
  • Kingstanding Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • New Heights Warren Farm Community Pr0.9 km
  • Talk of the Town0.5 km
  • DClicious0.3 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Hawthorn Superstore Hawthorn Kitchen0.7 km
  • Kings Kitchen0.5 km
  • Seabreeze Jamaican Takeaway0.9 km
  • Mama Mia0.9 km
  • Seven Spices0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Erdington2.4 km
  • Gravelly Hill2.7 km
  • Chester Road2.8 km