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.
WITTON LODGE ROAD, B23 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITTON LODGE ROAD, B23 5AY.
537
27
£ 34,400 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Story Wood School
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
Wilson Stuart School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Court Farm Primary School
Hawthorn Primary School
Warren Farm Primary School
North Birmingham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Royal British Legion0.6 km
- Oscott Social Club0.4 km
- The Leopard0.9 km
- No 1 Pub0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Erdington1.9 km
- Chester Road2.1 km
- Wylde Green2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B235AY · Data under Open Government Licence