B14 4DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glastonbury Road, 0.8km from Warstock in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Billesley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B14 4DS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, down 26.8% 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 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00045408 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLASTONBURY ROAD, B14 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLASTONBURY ROAD, B14 4DS.
287
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£ 35,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B14 4DS 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 4DS has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 26.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4DS. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,875
10 sales · Mean £ 157,010
Semi-Detached
£ 186,500
8 sales · Mean £ 186,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B14 4DS is moderate at 54 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
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
Highters Heath Nursery School
Billesley Primary School
Highters Heath Community School
Chilcote Primary School
Grendon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- The Spice Hub0.5 km
- Garden Moon0.6 km
- Mediterranean Pizza0.7 km
- The Cod Father0.5 km
- Beholden Takeaway0.3 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Michaels Supermarket0.9 km
- Michaels Food0.9 km
- Cost Cutter0.9 km
- S K Newsagent0.9 km
- Michaels Supermarket0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Moseley Rugby Club1.0 km
- The Day Saver Cafe0.7 km
- Real UK Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Sweet Chillies0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Yardley Wood Social Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood0.7 km
- Shirley2.0 km
- Hall Green2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B144DS · Data under Open Government Licence