B23 5AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Witton Lodge Road, 0.5km from Perry Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Common ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B23 5AP 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, up 14.6% 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 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00175734 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WITTON LODGE ROAD, B23 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITTON LODGE ROAD, B23 5AP.
351
32
£ 34,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B23 5AP 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
B23 5AP has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 14.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B23 5AP. 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
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
£ 192,000
5 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B23 5AP has low crime rates — 37 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
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Hawthorn Primary School
Warren Farm Primary School
North Birmingham Academy
Court Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Bargain Kings UK0.6 km
- G Preston & Co Ltd0.6 km
- Mini Supermarket0.2 km
- Londis College Road0.6 km
- Post Office0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- DClicious0.2 km
- Alishaan0.9 km
- Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
- Pizza Hot0.6 km
- The Ring Side Cafe0.2 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bella Pizza0.2 km
- Olivers Fish Bar0.5 km
- Happy Tummies - Unit A0.8 km
- Old Town0.8 km
- Teasers0.2 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Oscott Social Club0.5 km
- No 1 Pub0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erdington2.0 km
- Chester Road2.2 km
- Wylde Green2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B235AP · Data under Open Government Licence