B14 4AP is a safe, established residential area on Warstock Lane, 0.4km from Billesley Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Billesley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B14 4AP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B14 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00045556 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARSTOCK LANE, B14 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARSTOCK LANE, B14 4AP.
238
46
£ 41,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, B14 4AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4AP. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B14 4AP has low crime rates — 32 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
Highters Heath Nursery School
Billesley Primary School
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Highters Heath Community School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Moseley Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Day Saver Cafe0.7 km
- Real UK Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Lyons Boatyard0.6 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Michaels Supermarket0.7 km
- A E Franklin1.0 km
- Michaels Food0.7 km
- Martins Newsagent1.0 km
- Metro Mini Mart0.3 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- E 57 Club0.9 km
- Horseshoe Inn0.8 km
- Yardley Wood Social Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Garden Moon0.7 km
- Golden Bamboo0.3 km
- Mediterranean Pizza0.7 km
- Petes Pan0.9 km
- HCF Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood1.6 km
- Shirley2.8 km
- Hall Green2.9 km
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