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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, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Highter's Heath & Maypole Population

7,346

Population density

5,874.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price£236,500

Price per sq ft£290

Sales (last 12 months)82

Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £270K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £236,500 (about £290 per square foot) in Highter's Heath & Maypole area, with individual transactions ranging from £11,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highter's Heath & Maypole over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	3	£300,000	£370	£268,500	£282,500	£309,500	£317,100
Semi-Detached	42	£243,500	£296	£164,150	£223,500	£270,000	£316,850
Terraced	32	£227,500	£288	£175,125	£210,000	£255,000	£317,375
Flats	5	£145,000	£243	£99,496	£145,000	£152,000	£152,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highter's Heath & Maypole

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highter's Heath & Maypole.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£214,000	£109,000	£173,750	£153,000
2017	£209,975	£122,750	£178,000	£164,500
2018	£227,500	£125,000	£189,950	£168,000
2019	£241,250	£126,750	£199,000	£181,750
2020	£238,500	£119,000	£200,000	£190,000
2021	£255,000	£133,500	£235,000	£198,000
2022	£305,000	£128,500	£250,000	£230,000
2023	£307,500	£150,750	£258,000	£220,000
2024	£260,000	£140,000	£245,000	£222,000
2025	£333,000	£145,000	£255,000	£238,500
2026	£282,500	—	£242,250	£217,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highter's Heath & Maypole.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£264	£159	£200	£195
2017	£221	£189	£209	£200
2018	£249	£190	£229	£196
2019	£227	£193	£244	£219
2020	£255	£157	£248	£222
2021	£293	£200	£263	£244
2022	£314	£179	£290	£270
2023	£327	£292	£289	£267
2024	£278	£200	£299	£262
2025	£296	£225	£302	£290
2026	£348	—	£284	£275

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575

Band B£1,838

Band C£2,100

Band D£2,363

Band E£2,888

Band F£3,413

Band G£3,938

Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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Property prices in Highter's Heath & Maypole

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highter's Heath & Maypole

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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