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Lifford & Walkers Heath

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About

Lifford and Walkers Heath is a residential area in the south of Birmingham, situated between Kings Norton and Cotteridge. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes and smaller terraces. Local shopping needs are served by a parade of shops along Lifford Lane, which includes convenience stores and takeaways.

The area is bordered by the Worcester and Birmingham Canal to the north, providing a route for walking and cycling. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Lifford Reservoir, a large body of water now used for sailing and fishing, which adds a distinct open aspect to the neighbourhood's landscape. Several schools and community centres serve the local population.

Area overview

On average Lifford & Walkers Heath has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year. There are 1 schools in Lifford & Walkers Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lifford & Walkers Heath is home to around 6,161 people, with a population density of about 3,234.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lifford & Walkers Heath Population
6,161
Population density
3,234.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.21(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.71(+47%)
Shoplifting
9.9(+14%)
Vehicle crime
9.9(+52%)
Public order
6.98(+15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,359
70.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
232
3.77%
African
203
3.29%
Pakistani
201
3.26%
Caribbean
175
2.84%
Total population: 6,161

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,408
29.73%
No qualifications
1,018
21.49%
Level 3 (A level)
799
16.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
695
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
513
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 4,736

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
800
30.15%
Owns outright
721
27.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
415
15.64%
Social rents from council
412
15.53%
Other social rented
218
8.22%
Total households: 2,653

Property prices in Lifford & Walkers Heath

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Lifford & Walkers Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lifford & Walkers 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 Lifford & Walkers Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£440,000£3,212
Flats18£132,750£2,183
Semi-Detached35£251,000£3,150
Terraced20£249,000£2,837

10 years median price trend in Lifford & Walkers Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lifford & Walkers Heath.

All postcodes in Lifford & Walkers Heath

B380AJ

Tylers Green

B303PP

Parsons Hill

B303JN

Lifford Lane

B389FQ

Elder Court

B389PE

Ardath Road

B388RY

Old Town Close

B380BN

Gayhill Lane

B380AZ

Icknield Street

B303NA

Parsons Mews

B303RP

Lindsworth Road

B303QW

Monyhull Hall Road

B303LW

Chapel Walk

B380AA

Walkers Heath Road

B389AB

Brooklea Grove

B389LU

Heathside Drive

B388SB

West End Villas

B389AT

Hawthorn Way

B303LD

Baldwin Road

B303LG

Baldwin Road

B303QP

Parsons Hill

B388DQ

Norton Gate

B303LR

Shortlands Close

B389FN

Willow Croft

B389NB

Hillmeads Road

B389HP

Arrow Walk

B389AH

Masshouse Lane

B389AG

Lanchester Road

B380AW

Walkers Heath Road

B388RX

Westhill Road

B388DR

Rednal Road

B303HZ

Castle Road

B389HY

Barratts Road

B389LX

Greaves Square

B303FJ

Pershore Road South

B303EX

Masshouse Lane

B303PN

Parsons Hill

B389NH

Hillmeads Road

B388QS

Redditch Road

B303HY

Crown Road

B303LP

Wharf Road

B303EP

Pershore Road South

B303EU

Pershore Road South

B303NU

Broad Meadow Lane

B389LP

Heathside Drive

B303HS

Melchett Road

B380BF

Cavendish Close

B303QN

Monyhull Hall Road

B389PL

Ardath Road

B389HS

Gildas Avenue

B303RR

Lindsworth Road

B303LH

Canal Side

Data Sources

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