B14 4BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Yardley Wood Road, 0.6km from Warstock in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Highter's Heath ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
For families considering a move, B14 4BN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B14 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00045336 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YARDLEY WOOD ROAD, B14 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARDLEY WOOD ROAD, B14 4BN.
311
38
£ 38,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B14 4BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B14 4BN is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4BN. The average age is 38.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 164,474
5 sales · Mean £ 171,198
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B14 4BN has low crime rates — 48 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
Highters Heath Nursery School
Highters Heath Community School
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Grendon Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Billesley Primary School
Peterbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Yardley Wood Pantry0.3 km
- AJs Convenience Store0.7 km
- Post Office1.0 km
- Drink Box Ltd0.1 km
- Rumboogie0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Yardley Wood Social Club0.2 km
- E 57 Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.0 km
- Sweet Chillies0.9 km
- Tudor Bakery & Cafe1.0 km
- The Day Saver Cafe0.0 km
- Classic Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Beholden Takeaway0.9 km
- Oriental Chef0.0 km
- Classic Fish Bar1.0 km
- Prince of Wales Fish Bar0.5 km
- Tariq Balti House0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood1.4 km
- Shirley2.1 km
- Whitlocks End2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B144BN · Data under Open Government Licence