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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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Highter's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £11,000 up to £350,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highter's Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£300,000£3,988
Flats7£145,000£2,231
Semi-Detached56£247,500£3,115
Terraced46£222,000£2,973

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

B144TZ

Westcroft Way

B144NB

Claydon Grove

B144AY

Warstock Lane

B145DS

Henlow Road

B145TX

Alcester Road South

B144TA

Highters Heath Lane

B144TD

Heath Rise

B144RB

Grendon Road

B145BJ

Saxons Way

B144HW

Waterway Court

B144QW

Daisy Farm Road

B145JG

Maypole Lane

B145AJ

Maypole Lane

B144RD

Fletton Grove

B144NE

Kingsthorpe Road

B144TJ

Shenstone Road

B144SA

Ibberton Road

B144QL

Daisy Farm Road

B144QU

Langstone Road

B144JZ

Prince Of Wales Lane

B145DR

Nuthurst Grove

B144NP

Gorleston Road

B145DX

Henlow Road

B144AZ

Warstock Lane

B144RG

Shawbrook Grove

B144JR

School Road

B144BN

Yardley Wood Road

B144NW

Sandringham Road

B144LW

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144LB

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144NS

Gorleston Grove

B144NR

Gorleston Road

B144RT

Warstock Road

B145BT

Glenavon Road

B144NU

Balmoral Way

B145JE

Alcester Road South

B144LU

Yardley Wood Road

B144QQ

Daisy Farm Road

B144BG

Shorters Avenue

B145BU

Mountfield Close

B145JN

Forder Grove

B144PR

Insull Avenue

B144LR

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144NJ

Highters Heath Lane

B144QN

Daisy Farm Road

B144JT

Goodrest Croft

B144TW

Links Road

B144QE

Arlington Road

B144LE

Yardley Wood Road

B144QP

Langstone Road

B144NN

Highters Close

B144BH

School Road

B145JQ

Maypole Lane

B144LP

Maypole Grove

B144TL

Tudor Close

B145DJ

Sladepool Farm Road

B145JF

Alcester Road South

B144RY

Chale Grove

B144PX

Mayberry Close

B145ED

Denver Road

B144RE

Moundsley Grove

B144SB

Whitlock Grove

B144TG

Pickenham Road

B145DL

Sladepool Farm Road

B144QF

Arlington Grove

B144LG

Loxley Avenue

B144JX

Leyman Close

B144JY

Prince Of Wales Lane

B144TR

Highters Heath Lane

B144QB

Arlington Road

B144BE

Stanbury Road

B144JP

School Road

B145BX

Glenavon Road

B144PN

Westfield Avenue

B144LD

Yardley Wood Road

B144QG

Daisy Farm Road

B145JS

Maypole Lane

B145EY

Alcester Road South

B144SJ

Ibberton Road

B144NA

Highters Road

B144TU

Ashdale Drive

B144BB

Warstock Lane

B144NL

Highters Heath Lane

B145DW

Kemsley Road

B145DF

Norlan Drive

B144LX

Highters Heath Lane

B145HN

Alcester Road South

Data Sources

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