B14 4DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Firth Drive, 0.5km from Billesley Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Billesley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
For families considering a move, B14 4DA represents many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k, up 5.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B14 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00045406 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRTH DRIVE, B14 4DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRTH DRIVE, B14 4DA.
366
38
£ 37,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B14 4DA 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 4DA has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4DA. The average age is 37.7. 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 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
£ 240,000
6 sales · Mean £ 236,825
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B14 4DA has low crime rates — 49 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
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Billesley Primary School
Kings Heath Boys
Highters Heath Community School
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
Grendon Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Lyons Boatyard0.7 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
- Sweet Chillies0.4 km
- Tudor Bakery & Cafe0.5 km
- Real UK Fried Chicken0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Mediterranean Pizza0.5 km
- The Cod Father0.9 km
- Beholden Takeaway0.7 km
- Petes Pan0.8 km
- Golden Bamboo0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Michaels Supermarket0.9 km
- Yardley Wood Pantry0.8 km
- AJs Convenience Store0.8 km
- Post Office0.5 km
- Metro Mini Mart0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Yardley Wood Social Club0.6 km
- Horseshoe Inn1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood1.3 km
- Shirley2.5 km
- Hall Green2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B144DA · Data under Open Government Licence