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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 very high crime levels, with around 99 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
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
49.5(+29%)
Shoplifting
12.01(+37%)
Vehicle crime
11.85(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.9(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.95(-30%)
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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £248,950 in Lifford & Walkers Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,170 up to £875,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lifford & Walkers Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£715,000
Flats8£123,750
Semi-Detached32£256,000
Terraced22£238,500

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

B388QU

Redditch Road

B303LG

Baldwin Road

B380AN

Walkers Heath Road

B389PB

Lazy Hill

B389HP

Arrow Walk

B389NA

Hillmeads Road

B303NG

Broadmeadow Close

B389AJ

Old Oak Road

B389FL

Willow Croft

B389PJ

Ardath Road

B303NQ

Broad Meadow Lane

B303PE

Elderfield Road

B380AL

Walkers Heath Road

B380HH

Schoolhouse Close

B389FP

Ashtree Court

B145QN

Bells Lane

B389AQ

Lanchester Road

B303EU

Pershore Road South

B303HX

Melchett Road

B303LE

Baldwin Road

B380AW

Walkers Heath Road

B389PE

Ardath Road

B380BW

Dove Gardens

B389HX

Barratts Road

B303RR

Lindsworth Road

B380AJ

Tylers Green

B380BN

Gayhill Lane

B388SB

West End Villas

B388DT

Rednal Road

B303NA

Parsons Mews

B388DP

Kings Green Avenue

B388RX

Westhill Road

B389LX

Greaves Square

B303NH

Lindsworth Road

B303ES

Melchett Road

B303LD

Baldwin Road

B389AS

Masshouse Lane

B389NG

Little Hill Grove

B303HG

Melchett Road

B389ND

Heathside Drive

B389FQ

Elder Court

B303RP

Lindsworth Road

B388RY

Old Town Close

B389PT

Facet Road

B388RL

Redditch Road

B389AR

High Meadow Road

B303JH

Lifford Cottages

B389AP

High Meadow Road

B303LN

Wharf Road

B303NU

Broad Meadow Lane

B389JE

Pleck Walk

Data Sources

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