Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WEYCROFT ROAD, B23 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEYCROFT ROAD, B23 5AD.

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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 5AD 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 5AD 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. Property prices are trending up 26.8% year-on-year.

home £180,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B23 5AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Weycroft Road, 0.6km from Perry Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Common ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B23 5AD is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 26.8% year-on-year. 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 5AD 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 5AD. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

Terraced

£ 129,750

4 sales · Mean £ 131,125

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

B23 5AD has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences144
Burglary22
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils0.1 km
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Wilson Stuart School

Outstanding242 pupils0.4 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.5 km
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Warren Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement327 pupils0.6 km
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North Birmingham Academy

Good1100 pupils0.7 km
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St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School

Good390 pupils0.7 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Short Heath

Good467 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Mini Supermarket0.2 km
  • Londis College Road0.3 km
  • Lifestlye Express/Warren Farm S/t0.8 km
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.7 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Alishaan0.6 km
  • Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
  • Pizza Hot0.3 km
  • The Ring Side Cafe0.2 km
  • Zinger Chicken0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Teasers0.2 km
  • Classic Fish Bar and Kebab House0.3 km
  • Goldthorn0.6 km
  • Meridian Takeaway0.2 km
  • Mama Mia1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Perry Barr Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.9 km
  • No 1 Pub0.6 km
  • Oscott Social Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Erdington2.4 km
  • Chester Road2.6 km
  • Wylde Green2.8 km