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.
MAY LANE, B14 4AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAY LANE, B14 4AG.
343
42
£ 41,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B14 4AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Kings Heath Boys
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Wheelers Lane Primary School
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Grendon Primary School
Colmore Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B144AG · Data under Open Government Licence