B23 5AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Broomhill Road, 0.4km from Perry Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Common ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B23 5AE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, down 21.2% 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 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00046283 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOMHILL ROAD, B23 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOMHILL ROAD, B23 5AE.
379
34
£ 34,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B23 5AE 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B23 5AE spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B23 5AE. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 197,000
3 sales · Mean £ 197,333
Terraced
£ 155,000
7 sales · Mean £ 173,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B23 5AE has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Story Wood School
Warren Farm Primary School
Wilson Stuart School
Hawthorn Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
North Birmingham Academy
Twickenham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Mini Supermarket0.3 km
- Londis College Road0.4 km
- A1 Convenience Store0.7 km
- The Grapevine Birmingham Ltd0.8 km
- Post Office Counters Ltd0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Alishaan0.7 km
- Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
- Pizza Hot0.4 km
- The Ring Side Cafe0.3 km
- Zinger Chicken0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Teasers0.3 km
- Balti Shack Limited0.1 km
- Dixy Chicken0.1 km
- Bella Pizza0.3 km
- Olivers Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.4 km
- Oscott Social Club0.7 km
- The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.8 km
- No 1 Pub0.4 km
- Perry Barr Conservative Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erdington2.4 km
- Chester Road2.5 km
- Wylde Green2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B235AE · Data under Open Government Licence