B14 4BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Yardley Wood Road, 0.7km from Billesley Common in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Billesley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
For families considering a move, B14 4BT represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, up 8.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B14 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00045411 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YARDLEY WOOD ROAD, B14 4BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARDLEY WOOD ROAD, B14 4BT.
331
37
£ 37,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B14 4BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
B14 4BT is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4BT. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Detached
£ 248,500
1 sales · Mean £ 248,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B14 4BT is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highters Heath Nursery School
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
Highters Heath Community School
Grendon Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Billesley Primary School
Kings Heath Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Lyons Boatyard0.7 km
- Moseley Rugby Club0.8 km
- The Day Saver Cafe0.3 km
- Real UK Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mediterranean Pizza0.4 km
- The Cod Father0.7 km
- Garden Moon0.3 km
- Beholden Takeaway0.7 km
- Petes Pan1.0 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Michaels Supermarket0.7 km
- Michaels Supermarket0.8 km
- Michaels Food0.8 km
- Corals Bookmakers0.4 km
- Costcutter Yardley Wood Store0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Yardley Wood Social Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood1.2 km
- Shirley2.3 km
- Hall Green2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B144BT · Data under Open Government Licence