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About

West Heath is a residential area in southern Birmingham, located about 6 miles from the city center. It borders Kings Norton, Northfield, and Weoley Castle, with good transport links via the A38 and local bus routes. The area features a mix of housing, including semi-detached homes, terraced properties, and some modern developments. Green spaces like West Heath Park provide recreational areas for residents.

Local amenities include shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, catering to everyday needs. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with events often held at the local community center. West Heath is primarily residential, offering a quieter alternative to busier parts of Birmingham while remaining well-connected to the city.

Area overview

On average West Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Heath is £39,900 per year. There are 2 schools in West Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Heath Population
7,880
Population density
5,871 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,680
84.72%
African
163
2.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
160
2.03%
Caribbean
131
1.66%
Other White
114
1.45%
Total population: 7,885

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,252
37.38%
Owns with a mortgage
1,206
36.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
451
13.47%
Social rents from council
202
6.03%
Other social rented
160
4.78%
Total households: 3,349

Property prices in West Heath

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £226,250 in West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West 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 West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£323,000
Flats7£146,500
Semi-Detached46£230,000
Terraced30£225,000

10 years median price trend in West Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Heath.

All postcodes in West Heath

B313NA

Grange Walk

B313QD

Old Meadow Road

B314PA

Crowhurst Road

B314QX

Coombes Lane

B314RT

Brandon Grove

B314TQ

Nuthurst Road

B313PY

The Crest

B313QG

The Hayes

B314TD

Nuthurst Road

B314TH

Nuthurst Road

B313AW

Alvechurch Close

B313RA

Broseley Avenue

B314PQ

Dearmont Road

B314QS

Coombes Lane

B314SX

Nuthurst Road

B313NR

Ivyhouse Road

B313PX

Alvechurch Road

B314UD

Longbridge Lane

B314NT

Lannacombe Road

B313JW

Alvechurch Road

B314QJ

Carbridge Close

B313NP

Sant Road

B314PR

Hopwood Grove

B314QE

Groveley Lane

B314RJ

Longbridge Lane

B314SG

Longhurst Croft

B314SN

Forrell Grove

B314TT

Rea Close

B313ND

Redhill Road

B313NE

Sir Hilton's Road

B313NS

Grange Walk

B314RA

Somerset Drive

B314TZ

Robinsfield Drive

B313NH

Sir Hilton's Road

B314DF

Jubilee Close

B313PL

Westminster Place

B313QH

Alvechurch Road

B313QP

Cofton Road

B313QX

Condover Road

B314LJ

Sunbury Road

B314QW

Austin Rise

B314SQ

Longhurst Croft

B388LN

West Heath

B314QH

Groveley Lane

B313PT

Alvechurch Road

B314PN

Edenhurst Road

B314QU

Coombes Lane

B314RU

Ditton Grove

B314SY

Windsor Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.