B23 5AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Witton Lodge 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 5AH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 28.6% 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 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00046283 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITTON LODGE ROAD, B23 5AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITTON LODGE ROAD, B23 5AH.
379
34
£ 34,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B23 5AH 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 5AH 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 up 28.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B23 5AH. 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
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
Terraced
£ 163,000
8 sales · Mean £ 159,062
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
12 sales · Mean £ 236,458
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B23 5AH has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Story Wood School
Wilson Stuart School
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
Hawthorn Primary School
North Birmingham Academy
Warren Farm Primary School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Bargain Kings UK0.4 km
- G Preston & Co Ltd0.4 km
- Mini Supermarket0.1 km
- Londis College Road0.4 km
- Post Office0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- DClicious0.1 km
- Alishaan0.7 km
- Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
- Pizza Hot0.4 km
- The Ring Side Cafe0.1 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bella Pizza0.1 km
- Olivers Fish Bar0.6 km
- Happy Tummies - Unit A0.9 km
- Old Town0.9 km
- Teasers0.1 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Oscott Social Club0.7 km
- Perry Barr Conservative Club0.8 km
- No 1 Pub0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erdington2.2 km
- Chester Road2.5 km
- Gravelly Hill2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B235AH · Data under Open Government Licence