Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

GUILLIMOT GROVE, B23 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILLIMOT GROVE, B23 5AL.

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Population

514

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean15.7%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences153
Vehicle crime29
Criminal damage and arson26
Burglary21
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils0.3 km
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Wilson Stuart School

Outstanding242 pupils0.7 km
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Warren Farm Primary School

Requires Improvement327 pupils0.7 km
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Hawthorn Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.8 km
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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School

Good390 pupils0.8 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Outstanding402 pupils0.9 km
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North Birmingham Academy

Good1100 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

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
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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