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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 87 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
87
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
44.92(+17%)
Shoplifting
21.51(+146%)
Vehicle crime
9.39(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.58(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(+3%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £248,500 in Highter's Heath & Maypole area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,950 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
Detached6£333,000
Flats11£145,000
Semi-Detached51£265,000
Terraced32£227,000

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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.