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Highter's Heath

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About

Highter's Heath is a residential ward situated in the south of Birmingham, bordered by the districts of Kings Heath and Druids Heath. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, providing a range of local amenities and green spaces for its community. It functions primarily as a suburban neighbourhood with good transport links into the city centre.

The ward includes the large Highter's Heath Park, a significant open space with playing fields and woodland areas. A notable local landmark is the historic St Jude's Church, which serves as a focal point within the area. The presence of several schools and community centres underscores its established, family-oriented nature.

Area overview

On average Highter's Heath has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 15.7% 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 is £49,888 per year. There are 3 schools in Highter's Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highter's Heath is home to around 10,745 people, with a population density of about 5,708.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highter's Heath Population
10,745
Population density
5,708.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.49(+25%)
Shoplifting
23.64(+172%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.94(+78%)
Vehicle crime
11.91(+83%)
Other theft
9.59(+69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,923
73.75%
Pakistani
607
5.65%
Indian
305
2.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
286
2.66%
Caribbean
238
2.22%
Total population: 10,743

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,045
23.95%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,911
22.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,537
18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,324
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,071
12.54%
Total 16+ residents: 8,540

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,545
35.26%
Owns outright
1,399
31.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
605
13.81%
Social rents from council
557
12.71%
Other social rented
131
2.99%
Total households: 4,382

Property prices in Highter's Heath

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £263K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Highter's Heath 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£300,000£370
Semi-Detached55£245,000£280
Terraced46£220,000£276
Flats7£145,000£207

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highter's Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214,000£111,500£160,000£147,750
2017£198,475£122,500£167,000£160,000
2018£227,500£125,000£184,000£162,750
2019£242,500£128,000£195,000£175,475
2020£238,500£118,000£191,250£185,000
2021£248,750£133,500£222,500£195,000
2022£302,500£128,500£240,000£227,000
2023£307,500£142,750£251,250£218,500
2024£260,000£122,500£245,000£222,000
2025£333,000£145,000£255,000£235,000
2026£282,500£239,500£214,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highter's Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highter's Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264£163£192£186
2017£214£191£207£197
2018£249£190£227£189
2019£229£199£237£216
2020£255£157£238£220
2021£251£200£249£242
2022£310£179£285£261
2023£327£218£286£260
2024£278£171£295£263
2025£296£217£300£280
2026£348£277£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highter's Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Highter's Heath ward.

Local councillors

Adam Andrew Higgs

Highter's Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Highter's Heath

Is Highter's Heath safe?

Highter's Heath records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Highter's Heath?

The median sale price in Highter's Heath is £235,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Highter's Heath?

Highter's Heath has 3 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Highter's Heath?

Highter's Heath scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Highter's Heath sits around rank 9,514 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Highter's Heath?

The average household income in Highter's Heath is around £49,888 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Highter's Heath?

Highter's Heath is represented by 1 elected councillor: Adam Andrew Higgs (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Highter's Heath

B145HR

Nafford Grove

B144PG

Wychelm Farm Road

B144AX

Crestview

B144NF

Lark Close

B144AU

The Woodleys

B144BW

Yardley Wood Road

B144RN

Warstock Road

B144NH

Aldbury Road

B145JU

Maypole Close

B144LH

Prince Of Wales Lane

B145BN

Glenavon Road

B144RH

Playdon Grove

B144NX

Highters Heath Lane

B144RA

Quarrington Grove

B144SP

Limekiln Lane

B145UD

Arundel Road

B145HP

Nafford Grove

B144BJ

School Road

B145BP

Denholme Grove

B145HT

Hawkhurst Road

B144TH

Shenstone Road

B144TQ

Netherdale Road

B145TP

Alcester Road South

B145UE

Arundel Road

B144ST

Warstock Road

B145DT

Henlow Road

B145JA

Alcester Road South

B144LY

Highters Heath Lane

B144ND

Highters Road

B145JJ

Cotford Road

B145BY

Chiseldon Croft

B144QZ

Grendon Road

B145TN

Millpool Gardens

B145JL

Cotford Road

B145DB

Littlecote Croft

B145UA

Edward Road

B144BD

Stanbury Road

B144QT

Langstone Road

B144PS

Maypole Lane

B145EX

Whitland Drive

B145DA

Tidworth Croft

B144PJ

Maypole Lane

B144RU

Melfort Grove

B144TS

Warstock Road

B144QD

Arlington Road

B144PW

Mortimers Close

B145DU

Myrtle Avenue

B145EA

Sladepool Farm Road

B145HJ

Alcester Road South

B144PF

Maypole Lane

B144SW

Warstock Road

B144RF

Moundsley Grove

B144QA

Daisy Farm Road

B144LN

Prince Of Wales Lane

B145BZ

Glenavon Road

B144NT

Balmoral Way

B144PP

Courtway Avenue

B145EB

Sladepool Farm Road

B144QS

Langstone Road

B145AH

Mountfield Mews

B144SL

Hawkeswood Grove

B144LZ

Highters Heath Lane

B144QR

Greenford Road

B145BS

Glenavon Road

B145JR

Maypole Lane

B144JU

Goodrest Croft

B144BA

Shorters Avenue

B145JD

Stotfold Road

B144PH

Benson Road

B145HS

Hawkhurst Road

B145BL

Glenavon Road

B144RX

Warstock Road

B144TY

Ashdale Drive

B145DN

Kemsley Road

B144LS

Yardley Wood Road

B145DE

Meadfoot Avenue

B145JB

Stotfold Road

B144NZ

Highters Heath Lane

B145DD

Glenavon Road

B145DP

Henlow Road

B144TN

Harpers Road

B144TE

Highters Heath Lane

B144TP

Links Road

B475NL

Alcester Road

B144TB

Highters Heath Lane

B144JS

Regency Gardens

B144NG

Cheslyn Grove

B145DY

Henlow Road

B144SN

Warstock Road

B144PB

Highters Heath Lane

B145EE

Sladepool Farm Road

B145EF

Sladepool Farm Road

B145TY

Arundel Road

B144PU

Maypole Lane

B145UB

Woodman Road

B145JP

Cotford Road

B145HL

Amwell Grove

B144TX

Ashdale Drive

B144PD

Maypole Lane

B144TZ

Westcroft Way