Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MAY LANE, B14 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAY LANE, B14 4AQ.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B14 4AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 39, B14 4AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.

home £284,214 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B14 4AQ is a mixed residential area on May Lane, 0.5km from Lane's End, Alcester in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Billesley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.

For families considering a move, B14 4AQ represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, up 5.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B14 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00045546 (shared with 3 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 B14 4AQ. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 247,750

20 sales · Mean £ 238,810

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

2 sales · Mean £ 410,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B14 4AQ is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting109
Violence and sexual offences48
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime16
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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Kings Heath Boys

Good658 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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The Dame Ellen Pinsent School

Outstanding149 pupils0.8 km
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Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School

Outstanding209 pupils0.8 km
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Wheelers Lane Primary School

Good663 pupils0.8 km
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Wheelers Lane Technology College

Outstanding664 pupils0.8 km
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Grendon Primary School

Good341 pupils1.0 km
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Colmore Junior School

Good478 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Lyons Boatyard0.8 km
  • Moseley Rugby Club1.0 km
  • Mrs Beatons Kitchen0.4 km
  • Sweet Chillies0.9 km
  • Tudor Bakery & Cafe0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Martins Newsagent0.4 km
  • Metro Mini Mart0.5 km
  • Tims Wines0.5 km
  • Vegan Store0.4 km
  • N.A.Potter0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Loyal Caledonian Corks0.5 km
  • E 57 Club0.9 km
  • Horseshoe Inn0.7 km
  • The Pavillion0.5 km
  • Kings Heath Cricket & Sport Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Golden Bamboo0.5 km
  • Happy Garden0.9 km
  • Chillies Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • HCF Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Marino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • JSV Express0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Lidl0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yardley Wood2.2 km
  • Bournville2.8 km
  • Hall Green3.3 km