B23 5AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Guillimot Grove, 0.3km from Perry Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Common ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.4% 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 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00046276 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILLIMOT GROVE, B23 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILLIMOT GROVE, B23 5AL.
514
36
£ 34,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B23 5AL 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B23 5AL's 60% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B23 5AL. The average age is 36.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 174,500
8 sales · Mean £ 174,812
Flat
£ 122,000
4 sales · Mean £ 120,500
Terraced
£ 176,750
6 sales · Mean £ 156,333
Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B23 5AL has low crime rates — 45 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.
school Local Schools
Story Wood School
Wilson Stuart School
Warren Farm Primary School
Hawthorn Primary School
Twickenham Primary School
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
North Birmingham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Mini Supermarket0.4 km
- Londis College Road0.5 km
- A1 Convenience Store0.6 km
- The Grapevine Birmingham Ltd0.9 km
- Post Office Counters Ltd0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Alishaan0.8 km
- Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
- Pizza Hot0.5 km
- The Ring Side Cafe0.4 km
- Zinger Chicken0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Teasers0.4 km
- Balti Shack Limited0.2 km
- Dixy Chicken0.2 km
- Bella Pizza0.4 km
- Olivers Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- Oscott Social Club0.6 km
- The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn0.9 km
- No 1 Pub0.3 km
- Perry Barr Conservative Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erdington2.3 km
- Chester Road2.4 km
- Wylde Green2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B235AL · Data under Open Government Licence