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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 103 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
103
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
49.33(+29%)
Shoplifting
20.1(+130%)
Other theft
11.35(+98%)
Vehicle crime
10.24(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.59(+34%)
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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Highter's Heath 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 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
Detached6£333,000
Flats15£145,000
Semi-Detached63£260,000
Terraced42£227,000

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

B144PB

Highters Heath Lane

B144AX

Crestview

B144TQ

Netherdale Road

B145JL

Cotford Road

B144PH

Benson Road

B144NL

Highters Heath Lane

B144BN

Yardley Wood Road

B145DE

Meadfoot Avenue

B144QR

Greenford Road

B144RD

Fletton Grove

B144RY

Chale Grove

B144TE

Highters Heath Lane

B145JE

Alcester Road South

B144BH

School Road

B144NT

Balmoral Way

B144NX

Highters Heath Lane

B144QP

Langstone Road

B145HN

Alcester Road South

B144BG

Shorters Avenue

B144PU

Maypole Lane

B144QF

Arlington Grove

B144QT

Langstone Road

B145BS

Glenavon Road

B145DB

Littlecote Croft

B145HT

Hawkhurst Road

B145TN

Millpool Gardens

B144NW

Sandringham Road

B144BE

Stanbury Road

B144QW

Daisy Farm Road

B145EL

Alcester Road South

B144LN

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144NU

Balmoral Way

B144TG

Pickenham Road

B144RX

Warstock Road

B145BL

Glenavon Road

B145HJ

Alcester Road South

B144JR

School Road

B144NG

Cheslyn Grove

B145BP

Denholme Grove

B145JJ

Cotford Road

B144TA

Highters Heath Lane

B144TW

Links Road

B145BZ

Glenavon Road

B144RG

Shawbrook Grove

B144TB

Highters Heath Lane

B145DA

Tidworth Croft

B144NR

Gorleston Road

B144PX

Mayberry Close

B144QQ

Daisy Farm Road

B145DX

Henlow Road

B145EB

Sladepool Farm Road

B145TP

Alcester Road South

B144LW

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144RH

Playdon Grove

B144SJ

Ibberton Road

B144TZ

Westcroft Way

B144SW

Warstock Road

B145JR

Maypole Lane

B144AY

Warstock Lane

B144JP

School Road

B144RB

Grendon Road

B144TU

Ashdale Drive

B144PP

Courtway Avenue

B144BJ

School Road

B144SB

Whitlock Grove

B144QB

Arlington Road

B145JU

Maypole Close

B144AZ

Warstock Lane

B144LE

Yardley Wood Road

B144NZ

Highters Heath Lane

B144TR

Highters Heath Lane

B145UE

Arundel Road

B144JY

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144NA

Highters Road

B144NH

Aldbury Road

B144QU

Langstone Road

B144RE

Moundsley Grove

B144JX

Leyman Close

B144NS

Gorleston Grove

B144TX

Ashdale Drive

B145DW

Kemsley Road

B145JP

Cotford Road

B145UD

Arundel Road

B144BW

Yardley Wood Road

B144QG

Daisy Farm Road

B144LU

Yardley Wood Road

B145JS

Maypole Lane

Data Sources

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