B14 4AN is a safe, established residential area on May Lane, 0.5km 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 4AN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, down 30.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B14 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00045552 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAY LANE, B14 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAY LANE, B14 4AN.
266
39
£ 41,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B14 4AN 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B14 4AN spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 30.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4AN. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 341,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B14 4AN has low crime rates — 34 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
Grendon Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Highters Heath Nursery School
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Highters Heath Community School
Billesley Primary School
Wheelers Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Moseley Rugby Club0.8 km
- The Day Saver Cafe0.8 km
- Real UK Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Lyons Boatyard0.5 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Michaels Supermarket0.8 km
- A E Franklin0.8 km
- Michaels Food0.8 km
- Martins Newsagent0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- E 57 Club0.8 km
- Horseshoe Inn0.6 km
- Loyal Caledonian Corks1.0 km
- The Pavillion1.0 km
- Yardley Wood Social Club1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Garden Moon0.8 km
- Golden Bamboo0.3 km
- Mediterranean Pizza0.8 km
- Marius0.9 km
- Millenium0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- JSV Express0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood1.8 km
- Shirley2.9 km
- Hall Green3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B144AN · Data under Open Government Licence