B23 5AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jackdaw Road, 0.3km from Perry Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Common ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B23 5AN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 39% 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00175734 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JACKDAW ROAD, B23 5AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACKDAW ROAD, B23 5AN.
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£ 34,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B23 5AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, B23 5AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B23 5AN. The average age is 31.7. 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
£ 214,500
4 sales · Mean £ 214,000
Terraced
£ 183,500
1 sales · Mean £ 183,500
Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B23 5AN has low crime rates — 49 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
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
Hawthorn Primary School
Twickenham Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Mini Supermarket0.3 km
- Londis College Road0.6 km
- A1 Convenience Store0.6 km
- The Grapevine Birmingham Ltd1.0 km
- Post Office Counters Ltd1.0 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Alishaan0.9 km
- Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
- Pizza Hot0.6 km
- The Ring Side Cafe0.3 km
- Zinger Chicken0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Teasers0.3 km
- Balti Shack Limited0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- Bella Pizza0.3 km
- Olivers Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.4 km
- Oscott Social Club0.6 km
- The Kitchen at The Kingstanding Inn1.0 km
- No 1 Pub0.4 km
- Perry Barr Conservative Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erdington2.2 km
- Chester Road2.4 km
- Wylde Green2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B235AN · Data under Open Government Licence