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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 moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £49,892 per year. There are 4 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

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 in Highter's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highter's Heath 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached71£255,000
Terraced44£229,500
Detached6£333,000
Flats13£145,000

10 years median price trend in Highter's Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highter's Heath.

All postcodes in Highter's Heath

B145AJ

Maypole Lane

B144QD

Arlington Road

B145DF

Norlan Drive

B145ED

Denver Road

B145TY

Arundel Road

B144LY

Highters Heath Lane

B144ND

Highters Road

B144NE

Kingsthorpe Road

B144SP

Limekiln Lane

B145BN

Glenavon Road

B145BY

Chiseldon Croft

B145DU

Myrtle Avenue

B145JB

Stotfold Road

B144AU

The Woodleys

B144JS

Regency Gardens

B144JU

Goodrest Croft

B145BT

Glenavon Road

B144LD

Yardley Wood Road

B144LP

Maypole Grove

B144LR

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144NP

Gorleston Road

B144PJ

Maypole Lane

B144QZ

Grendon Road

B144ST

Warstock Road

B145DS

Henlow Road

B145HR

Nafford Grove

B145JG

Maypole Lane

B144PW

Mortimers Close

B144SN

Warstock Road

B145DR

Nuthurst Grove

B144LS

Yardley Wood Road

B144PD

Maypole Lane

B144PF

Maypole Lane

B144QE

Arlington Road

B144QS

Langstone Road

B144TP

Links Road

B145JD

Stotfold Road

B145JF

Alcester Road South

B144TS

Warstock Road

B144PS

Maypole Lane

B144QL

Daisy Farm Road

B145DL

Sladepool Farm Road

B145EF

Sladepool Farm Road

B144NB

Claydon Grove

B144QA

Daisy Farm Road

B144RN

Warstock Road

B144RU

Melfort Grove

B145EA

Sladepool Farm Road

B145EE

Sladepool Farm Road

B145EX

Whitland Drive

B144RF

Moundsley Grove

B145DD

Glenavon Road

B145DP

Henlow Road

B145UB

Woodman Road

B144BD

Stanbury Road

B144LB

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144TD

Heath Rise

B144TY

Ashdale Drive

B145DT

Henlow Road

B145JQ

Maypole Lane

B145TX

Alcester Road South

B144RT

Warstock Road

B144BB

Warstock Lane

B144LH

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144NN

Highters Close

B144PN

Westfield Avenue

B145BJ

Saxons Way

B144SL

Hawkeswood Grove

B145BX

Glenavon Road

B145DN

Kemsley Road

B145HS

Hawkhurst Road

B145UA

Edward Road

B144JT

Goodrest Croft

B144RA

Quarrington Grove

B144TH

Shenstone Road

B144TL

Tudor Close

B144LZ

Highters Heath Lane

B144PB

Highters Heath Lane

B144QN

Daisy Farm Road

B144SA

Ibberton Road

B145DJ

Sladepool Farm Road

B475NL

Alcester Road

B144AX

Crestview

B144PH

Benson Road

B144TQ

Netherdale Road

B145JL

Cotford Road

B144BN

Yardley Wood Road

B144NL

Highters Heath Lane

B145DE

Meadfoot Avenue

B144NT

Balmoral Way

B144NX

Highters Heath Lane

B144QP

Langstone Road

B144QR

Greenford Road

B144RD

Fletton Grove

B144RY

Chale Grove

B144TE

Highters Heath Lane

B145HN

Alcester Road South

B145JE

Alcester Road South

B144BH

School Road

B144BG

Shorters Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.