B14 4DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 4DZ is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. Residents here average 61 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 9% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4DZ are sourced from Output Area E00045404 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B14 4DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B14 4DZ.
116
61
£ 35,900 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B14 4DZ 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 4DZ has a significant social housing presence — 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4DZ. The average age is 60.9. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B14 4DZ has low crime rates — 46 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
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
Billesley Primary School
Highters Heath Nursery School
Chilcote Primary School
Highters Heath Community School
Peterbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Mediterranean Pizza0.9 km
- The Cod Father0.5 km
- Garden Moon0.8 km
- Good Grubb0.5 km
- Ruby Garden0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Michaels Supermarket0.5 km
- Michaels Food1.0 km
- Corals Bookmakers0.9 km
- Costcutter Yardley Wood Store0.4 km
- Highfield Butchers0.5 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Billsedge Cafe0.5 km
- D J Quinns0.5 km
- The Day Saver Cafe0.8 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Sweet Chillies0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Home Guard Club0.9 km
- Yardley Wood Social Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood0.5 km
- Shirley2.0 km
- Hall Green2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B144DZ · Data under Open Government Licence