B14 4AR is a safe, established residential area on Warstock Lane, 0.3km from Billesley Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Billesley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B14 4AR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £216k.
Census 2021 statistics for B14 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00045556 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARSTOCK LANE, B14 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARSTOCK LANE, B14 4AR.
238
46
£ 41,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, B14 4AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4AR. The average age is 45.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 216,000
1 sales · Mean £ 216,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B14 4AR is moderate at 52 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
Kings Heath Boys
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Billesley Primary School
Grendon Primary School
Highters Heath Nursery School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Wheelers Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Lyons Boatyard0.7 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Mrs Beatons Kitchen0.9 km
- Sweet Chillies0.4 km
- Tudor Bakery & Cafe0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Mediterranean Pizza0.9 km
- Petes Pan0.8 km
- Oriental Chef0.9 km
- Garden Moon0.9 km
- Golden Bamboo0.1 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- BG Mitchell0.9 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Drink Box Ltd0.9 km
- Select And Save0.3 km
- A E Franklin0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Pavillion1.0 km
- E 57 Club1.0 km
- Horseshoe Inn0.8 km
- Loyal Caledonian Corks1.0 km
- Kings Heath Cricket & Sport Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- JSV Express1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood1.6 km
- Hall Green2.9 km
- Shirley2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B144AR · Data under Open Government Licence