Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MAY LANE, B14 4AN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

266

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B14 4AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B14 4AN spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 30.0% year-on-year.

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

B14 4AN is a safe, established residential area on May Lane, 0.5km from Billesley Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Billesley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B14, B14 4AN offers 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 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, down 30.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B14 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00045552 (shared with 5 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 4AN. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 340,000

4 sales · Mean £ 341,000

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

B14 4AN has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime11
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Kings Heath Boys

Good658 pupils0.6 km
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Grendon Primary School

Good341 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Highters Heath Nursery School

Good49 pupils0.9 km
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The Dame Ellen Pinsent School

Outstanding149 pupils0.9 km
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Highters Heath Community School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Billesley Primary School

Outstanding683 pupils1.1 km
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Wheelers Lane Primary School

Good663 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Moseley Rugby Club0.8 km
  • The Day Saver Cafe0.8 km
  • Real UK Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Lyons Boatyard0.5 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Michaels Supermarket0.8 km
  • A E Franklin0.8 km
  • Michaels Food0.8 km
  • Martins Newsagent0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • E 57 Club0.8 km
  • Horseshoe Inn0.6 km
  • Loyal Caledonian Corks1.0 km
  • The Pavillion1.0 km
  • Yardley Wood Social Club1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Garden Moon0.8 km
  • Golden Bamboo0.3 km
  • Mediterranean Pizza0.8 km
  • Marius0.9 km
  • Millenium0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • JSV Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Lidl0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yardley Wood1.8 km
  • Shirley2.9 km
  • Hall Green3.1 km