Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WITTON LODGE ROAD, B23 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITTON LODGE ROAD, B23 5AY.

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Population

537

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B23 5AY 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in B23 5AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B23 5AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Witton Lodge Road, 0.5km from Oscott in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Perry Common ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B23 5AY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00186129 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B23 5AY. The average age is 27.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.1%
Asian / British Asian19.5%
Black / African / Caribbean24.3%
Other / Mixed15.1%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B23 5AY has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences142
Public order21
Vehicle crime21
Burglary19
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils0.4 km
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St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School

Good390 pupils0.5 km
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Wilson Stuart School

Outstanding242 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Short Heath

Good467 pupils0.6 km
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Court Farm Primary School

Good231 pupils0.9 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.9 km
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Warren Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement327 pupils1.0 km
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North Birmingham Academy

Good1100 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bargain Kings UK0.7 km
  • G Preston & Co Ltd0.7 km
  • Amethyst Cakes0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Select Express0.6 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • DClicious0.3 km
  • Chilli Spice0.8 km
  • Kingstanding Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • Talk of the Town0.6 km
  • Light Of Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Bella Pizza0.3 km
  • Olivers Fish Bar0.5 km
  • The College Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Kings Kitchen0.6 km
  • Seabreeze Jamaican Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • Oscott Social Club0.4 km
  • The Leopard0.9 km
  • No 1 Pub0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Erdington1.9 km
  • Chester Road2.1 km
  • Wylde Green2.4 km