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Highter's Heath & Maypole

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

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

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £236,000 in Highter's Heath & Maypole area, with individual transactions ranging from £11,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highter's Heath & Maypole over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£300,000	£3,988	£268,500	£282,500	£309,500	£317,100
Flats	5	£145,000	£2,621	£99,496	£145,000	£152,000	£152,000
Semi-Detached	45	£245,000	£3,198	£112,400	£223,000	£269,000	£313,400
Terraced	32	£222,500	£3,099	£175,125	£210,000	£255,000	£317,375

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

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

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Highter's Heath & Maypole

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