Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MAY LANE, B14 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAY LANE, B14 4AG.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B14 4AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B14 4AG spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B14 4AG is a safe, established residential area on May Lane, 0.5km 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 4AG 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 is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B14 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00045547 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4AG. 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

White / British86.8%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 238,000

25 sales · Mean £ 238,232

Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B14 4AG is moderate at 53 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.

Shoplifting109
Violence and sexual offences57
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime15
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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Kings Heath Boys

Good658 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School

Outstanding209 pupils0.7 km
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The Dame Ellen Pinsent School

Outstanding149 pupils0.8 km
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Wheelers Lane Primary School

Good663 pupils0.8 km
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Wheelers Lane Technology College

Outstanding664 pupils0.8 km
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Grendon Primary School

Good341 pupils1.0 km
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Colmore Junior School

Good478 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Lyons Boatyard0.8 km
  • Mrs Beatons Kitchen0.4 km
  • Sweet Chillies0.9 km
  • Tudor Bakery & Cafe0.5 km
  • Kings Heath Boys0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Martins Newsagent0.3 km
  • Metro Mini Mart0.5 km
  • Tims Wines0.5 km
  • Vegan Store0.3 km
  • N.A.Potter0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Loyal Caledonian Corks0.5 km
  • E 57 Club0.9 km
  • Horseshoe Inn0.7 km
  • The Pavillion0.5 km
  • Kings Heath Cricket & Sport Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Golden Bamboo0.5 km
  • Happy Garden0.9 km
  • Marius1.0 km
  • Millenium1.0 km
  • Chillies Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • JSV Express0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
  • Lidl0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yardley Wood2.2 km
  • Bournville2.8 km
  • Kings Norton3.3 km