B14 4AA is a safe, established residential area on May Lane, 0.3km from Lane's End, Alcester in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Billesley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
For families considering a move, B14 4AA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for B14 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00045547 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAY LANE, B14 4AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAY LANE, B14 4AA.
343
42
£ 41,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B14 4AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B14 4AA spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4AA. The average age is 42.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 263,333
Terraced
£ 216,250
2 sales · Mean £ 216,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B14 4AA has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings Heath Boys
Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Wheelers Lane Primary School
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Colmore Junior School
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- BG Mitchell0.2 km
- Highbury Orchard Community CIC1.0 km
- Post Office0.7 km
- A E Franklin0.2 km
- Martins Newsagent0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Pavillion0.3 km
- Horseshoe Inn0.8 km
- Loyal Caledonian Corks0.3 km
- Kings Heath Cricket & Sport Club0.3 km
- Moseley Masonic Hall0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Mrs Beatons Kitchen0.2 km
- Tudor Bakery & Cafe0.7 km
- Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre0.5 km
- Classic Fish Bar0.7 km
- Kings Heath Boys0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- JSV Express0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Happy Garden0.8 km
- Golden Bamboo0.7 km
- Chillies Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- HCF Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Marino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood2.3 km
- Bournville2.6 km
- Kings Norton3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B144AA · Data under Open Government Licence