B14 4AJ is a safe, established residential area on May Lane, 0.6km from Billesley Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Billesley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B14, B14 4AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.
Census 2021 statistics for B14 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00045552 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAY LANE, B14 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAY LANE, B14 4AJ.
266
39
£ 41,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B14 4AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B14 4AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4AJ. The average age is 39.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 418,750
4 sales · Mean £ 419,875
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 341,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B14 4AJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings Heath Boys
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Grendon Primary School
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Wheelers Lane Primary School
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School
Highters Heath Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Moseley Rugby Club0.9 km
- Lyons Boatyard0.6 km
- Mrs Beatons Kitchen0.6 km
- Sweet Chillies0.7 km
- Tudor Bakery & Cafe0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Michaels Supermarket0.9 km
- A E Franklin0.6 km
- Michaels Food0.9 km
- Martins Newsagent0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- E 57 Club0.8 km
- Horseshoe Inn0.6 km
- Loyal Caledonian Corks0.8 km
- The Pavillion0.8 km
- Kings Heath Cricket & Sport Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Golden Bamboo0.3 km
- Marius0.9 km
- Millenium0.9 km
- HCF Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Marino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- JSV Express0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood2.0 km
- Bournville3.1 km
- Shirley3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B144AJ · Data under Open Government Licence