B14 4AW 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k.
Census 2021 statistics for B14 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00045552 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAY LANE, B14 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAY LANE, B14 4AW.
266
39
£ 41,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B14 4AW 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
No single demographic signal dominates B14 4AW — age 39, 84% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4AW. 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
£ 266,000
4 sales · Mean £ 260,500
Semi-Detached
£ 223,250
2 sales · Mean £ 223,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B14 4AW has low crime rates — 38 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
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Highters Heath Nursery School
Billesley Primary School
Highters Heath Community School
Wheelers Lane Technology College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Moseley Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Day Saver Cafe0.8 km
- Real UK Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Lyons Boatyard0.6 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Lifestyle Express1.0 km
- Michaels Supermarket0.8 km
- A E Franklin0.8 km
- Michaels Food0.8 km
- Martins Newsagent0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- E 57 Club0.8 km
- Horseshoe Inn0.7 km
- Loyal Caledonian Corks1.0 km
- The Pavillion1.0 km
- Kings Heath Cricket & Sport Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Garden Moon0.9 km
- Golden Bamboo0.2 km
- Mediterranean Pizza0.8 km
- Marius1.0 km
- Millenium1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- JSV Express0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood1.7 km
- Shirley2.9 km
- Hall Green3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B144AW · Data under Open Government Licence