B14 4DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Selma Grove, 0.8km from Warstock in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Billesley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B14 4DT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, down 3.1% 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 4DT are sourced from Output Area E00045408 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SELMA GROVE, B14 4DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELMA GROVE, B14 4DT.
287
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£ 35,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B14 4DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B14 4DT has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B14 4DT. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 180,000
7 sales · Mean £ 176,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B14 4DT has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Yardley Wood Community Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
Highters Heath Nursery School
Billesley Primary School
Chilcote Primary School
Highters Heath Community School
Peterbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Mediterranean Pizza0.8 km
- The Cod Father0.5 km
- Garden Moon0.7 km
- Good Grubb0.5 km
- Ruby Garden0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Michaels Supermarket0.5 km
- Michaels Food1.0 km
- Corals Bookmakers0.8 km
- Costcutter Yardley Wood Store0.4 km
- Highfield Butchers0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Billsedge Cafe0.5 km
- D J Quinns0.5 km
- The Day Saver Cafe0.8 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Sweet Chillies0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Home Guard Club1.0 km
- Yardley Wood Social Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yardley Wood0.6 km
- Shirley2.0 km
- Hall Green2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B144DT · Data under Open Government Licence