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Highter's Heath & Maypole

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About

Highter's Heath and Maypole form a primarily residential district in the south of Birmingham, characterised by interwar and post-war housing. The area is defined by its network of local shops and services along Alcester Road South, serving the immediate community. Streets are lined with semi-detached homes and bungalows, creating a settled suburban atmosphere. The layout is practical, with several schools and green spaces like Maypole Park providing focal points for local life.

A notable local feature is the Maypole public house, a historic landmark that gives the area its name and has long been a social hub. The district is bordered by the A435 Alcester Road, a major route connecting to the city centre and beyond. Transport links are provided by several bus services along this corridor. The area maintains a quiet, self-contained feel, with most amenities oriented towards day-to-day needs rather than wider city attractions.

Area overview

On average Highter's Heath & Maypole has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highter's Heath & Maypole is £49,825 per year. There are 2 schools in Highter's Heath & Maypole: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highter's Heath & Maypole is home to around 7,346 people, with a population density of about 5,874.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highter's Heath & Maypole Population
7,346
Population density
5,874.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.93(+8%)
Shoplifting
23.41(+169%)
Vehicle crime
11.03(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.81(-37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,645
76.86%
Pakistani
391
5.32%
Indian
176
2.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
168
2.29%
Irish
148
2.01%
Total population: 7,345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,323
22.41%
No qualifications
1,315
22.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,086
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
917
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
764
12.94%
Total 16+ residents: 5,904

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,109
36.36%
Owns outright
1,074
35.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
13.87%
Social rents from council
278
9.11%
Other social rented
76
2.49%
Total households: 3,050

Property prices in Highter's Heath & Maypole

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Highter's Heath & Maypole area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highter's Heath & Maypole in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highter's Heath & Maypole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£145,000
Semi-Detached60£260,000
Terraced33£228,000
Detached6£333,000

10 years median price trend in Highter's Heath & Maypole

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highter's Heath & Maypole.

All postcodes in Highter's Heath & Maypole

B145AJ

Maypole Lane

B144QD

Arlington Road

B145DF

Norlan Drive

B145ED

Denver Road

B145TY

Arundel Road

B145DU

Myrtle Avenue

B145JB

Stotfold Road

B144JS

Regency Gardens

B144LD

Yardley Wood Road

B144LP

Maypole Grove

B144LR

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144NP

Gorleston Road

B144PJ

Maypole Lane

B145DS

Henlow Road

B145HR

Nafford Grove

B145JG

Maypole Lane

B144PW

Mortimers Close

B145DR

Nuthurst Grove

B144LS

Yardley Wood Road

B144PD

Maypole Lane

B144PF

Maypole Lane

B144QE

Arlington Road

B144QS

Langstone Road

B144TP

Links Road

B145JD

Stotfold Road

B145JF

Alcester Road South

B144PS

Maypole Lane

B144QL

Daisy Farm Road

B145DL

Sladepool Farm Road

B145EF

Sladepool Farm Road

B144QA

Daisy Farm Road

B145EA

Sladepool Farm Road

B145EE

Sladepool Farm Road

B145DP

Henlow Road

B145UB

Woodman Road

B144LB

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144TD

Heath Rise

B144TY

Ashdale Drive

B145DT

Henlow Road

B145JQ

Maypole Lane

B145TX

Alcester Road South

B144LH

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144NN

Highters Close

B144PN

Westfield Avenue

B145BJ

Saxons Way

B145DN

Kemsley Road

B145HS

Hawkhurst Road

B145UA

Edward Road

B144TH

Shenstone Road

B144TL

Tudor Close

B144PB

Highters Heath Lane

B144QN

Daisy Farm Road

B145DJ

Sladepool Farm Road

B475NL

Alcester Road

B144AX

Crestview

B144PH

Benson Road

B144TQ

Netherdale Road

B145JL

Cotford Road

B144BN

Yardley Wood Road

B144NL

Highters Heath Lane

B145DE

Meadfoot Avenue

B144NT

Balmoral Way

B144NX

Highters Heath Lane

B144QP

Langstone Road

B144QR

Greenford Road

B144TE

Highters Heath Lane

B145HN

Alcester Road South

B145JE

Alcester Road South

B144BH

School Road

B144NW

Sandringham Road

B144PU

Maypole Lane

B144QF

Arlington Grove

B144QT

Langstone Road

B144QW

Daisy Farm Road

B145DB

Littlecote Croft

B145HT

Hawkhurst Road

B145TN

Millpool Gardens

B144LN

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144NU

Balmoral Way

B144TG

Pickenham Road

B144HW

Waterway Court

B144JR

School Road

B144TA

Highters Heath Lane

B144TW

Links Road

B145JJ

Cotford Road

B145BZ

Glenavon Road

B144NR

Gorleston Road

B144PX

Mayberry Close

B144QQ

Daisy Farm Road

B144TB

Highters Heath Lane

B145DX

Henlow Road

B145EB

Sladepool Farm Road

B145TP

Alcester Road South

B144LW

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144TZ

Westcroft Way

B145JR

Maypole Lane

B144JP

School Road

B144TU

Ashdale Drive

B144BJ

School Road

B144PP

Courtway Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.