B14 4DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glastonbury Road, 0.7km from Warstock in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Billesley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B14 4DX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.9% 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 4DX are sourced from Output Area E00045408 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLASTONBURY ROAD, B14 4DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLASTONBURY ROAD, B14 4DX.
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 4DX 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
With 36% social renting, B14 4DX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 27.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4DX. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
7 sales · Mean £ 175,150
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
8 sales · Mean £ 177,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B14 4DX is moderate at 52 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
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Highters Heath Nursery School
Billesley Primary School
Highters Heath Community School
Chilcote Primary School
Peterbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Day Saver Cafe0.7 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Sweet Chillies0.9 km
- Billsedge Cafe0.6 km
- D J Quinns0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- The Spice Hub0.5 km
- Garden Moon0.6 km
- Good Grubb0.6 km
- Mediterranean Pizza0.7 km
- The Cod Father0.4 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Michaels Supermarket1.0 km
- Michaels Food1.0 km
- Corals Bookmakers0.7 km
- Costcutter Yardley Wood Store0.3 km
- Highfield Butchers0.6 km
- + 18 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: B144DX · Data under Open Government Licence