Postcode B14 4BS is located in a major urban area, within the Billesley ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Billesley Common area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Billesley Common is £43,722 per year. The nearest station is Yardley Wood, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chinn Brook Meadows.
Billesley Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Billesley Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Billesley Common is £43,722 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B14 4BS.
Billesley Common near B14 4BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Yardley Wood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Yardley Wood | N/A | Walking directions to Yardley Wood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chinn Brook Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Chinn Brook Meadows |
| 0.1 mi | Chinn Brook Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Chinn Brook Nature Reserve |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Billesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £425,000 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £274,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 75 | £225,000 | £282 |
| Flats | 22 | £140,463 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £118,750 | £178,250 | £150,750 |
| 2017 | £305,750 | £109,750 | £170,000 | £153,000 |
| 2018 | £322,000 | £120,000 | £216,500 | £172,500 |
| 2019 | £364,450 | £104,750 | £206,250 | £172,250 |
| 2020 | £380,200 | £108,750 | £210,000 | £172,000 |
| 2021 | £360,000 | £128,000 | £234,000 | £182,000 |
| 2022 | £445,000 | £110,000 | £253,000 | £212,000 |
| 2023 | £465,000 | £100,000 | £232,050 | £207,000 |
| 2024 | £465,000 | £111,500 | £230,000 | £216,000 |
| 2025 | £470,500 | £111,000 | £245,000 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £140,463 | £297,500 | £222,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243 | £174 | £199 | £179 |
| 2017 | £274 | £159 | £196 | £188 |
| 2018 | £303 | £188 | £230 | £205 |
| 2019 | £297 | £183 | £221 | £208 |
| 2020 | £274 | £188 | £230 | £208 |
| 2021 | £313 | £189 | £251 | £225 |
| 2022 | £375 | £184 | £280 | £265 |
| 2023 | £354 | £175 | £277 | £246 |
| 2024 | £363 | £179 | £279 | £260 |
| 2025 | £358 | £209 | £274 | £284 |
| 2026 | £348 | £221 | £299 | £287 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B14 4BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 979, Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham, B14 4BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 11, Stoneyford Grove, Birmingham, B14 4BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 24, Stoneyford Grove, Birmingham, B14 4BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 30, Shorters Avenue, Birmingham, B14 4BG | Flats | Leasehold | £58,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 96, Shorters Avenue, Birmingham, B14 4BG | Terraced | Leasehold | £79,500 |
In the B14 4BS postcode area, located within Billesley Common, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B14 4BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 1034-1036 Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham, B14 4BW | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Sangha Stores | School Road, Birmingham, B14 4BJ | Walking directions to Sangha Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Select Supermarket | Daisy Farm Road, Birmingham, B14 4BW | Walking directions to Select Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Express | School Road, Birmingham, B14 4HA | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.4 mi | Michaels General Store | Ravenshill Road, Birmingham, B14 4HQ | Walking directions to Michaels General Store |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B14 4BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Garghan
Billesley - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Peacock
Billesley - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B14 4BS records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B14 4BS in Billesley Common is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B14 4BS, including Highters Heath Nursery School (Good), Yardley Wood Community Primary School (Good) and Highters Heath Community School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B14 4BS is Yardley Wood, about 1,278 m away.
B14 4BS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,170 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B14 4BS is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Garghan (Green Party) and Joe Peacock (Green Party).