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Highter's Heath & Maypole

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About

Highter's Heath and Maypole are residential areas in south Birmingham, located near the A435 Alcester Road. The area features a mix of housing, including semi-detached homes and some modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, providing essential services for residents.

Maypole is known for its namesake shopping centre, which offers supermarkets, independent retailers, and eateries. The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting to Birmingham city centre and nearby districts like Kings Heath. Nearby green spaces like Highter's Heath Park provide recreational options for the community.

Area overview

On average Highter's Heath & Maypole has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 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 of residents in Highter's Heath & Maypole is £38,500 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).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

11.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Highter's Heath & Maypole Population

7,346

Population density

5,874.9 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

2.49%

Total households: 3,050

Property prices in Highter's Heath & Maypole

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Highter's Heath & Maypole area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,950 up to £450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£347,000	£299,800	£319,000	£347,000	£375,400
Flats	11	£150,000	£100,000	£121,000	£155,000	£156,750
Semi-Detached	52	£258,000	£202,300	£233,750	£290,000	£360,938
Terraced	43	£226,000	£157,400	£200,000	£244,000	£274,500

10 years price trend in Highter's Heath & Maypole

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail