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B14 4DL

Firth Drive

Billesley

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Overview

Postcode B14 4DL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Billesley Common.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Billesley Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.6%

Approximately 28.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Billesley Common is £43,722 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B14 4DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Billesley Common near B14 4DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Yardley Wood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B14 4DL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Yardley Wood

N/A

Walking directions to Yardley Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B14 4DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBillesley CommonLargeWalking directions to Billesley Common
0.2 miChinn Brook MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Chinn Brook Meadows
0.2 miChinn Brook Nature ReserveLargeWalking directions to Chinn Brook Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
4,251.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.05(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.61(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.41(+15%)
Vehicle crime
8.41(+29%)
Burglary
6.01(+48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
109
43.78%
Pakistani
44
17.67%
Indian
21
8.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
6.83%
Arab
9
3.61%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
35.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
22.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
14.36%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
30
30.61%
Owns outright
24
24.49%
Social rents from council
24
24.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
12.24%
Other social rented
4
4.08%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Billesley

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£201K – £321K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Billesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£425,000£348
Semi-Detached60£274,000£283
Terraced75£225,000£282
Flats22£140,463£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Billesley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billesley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billesley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Billesley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B14 4DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B14 4DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 202583, Firth Drive, Birmingham, B14 4DLTerracedFreehold£168,000
20 Aug 2025866, Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham, B14 4BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
08 May 202650, Chinn Brook Road, Birmingham, B13 0LXTerracedFreehold£216,000
05 Jun 202685, Chinn Brook Road, Birmingham, B13 0LYTerracedFreehold£242,000
19 Feb 202683, Chinn Brook Road, Birmingham, B13 0LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the B14 4DL postcode area, located within Billesley Common, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B14 4DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNurseryHighters Heath Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryYardley Wood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBillesley Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B14 4DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B14 4DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miHeron Foods1034-1036 Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham, B14 4BWWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miSelect & SaveBirmingham, B13 0RXWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miSelect SupermarketDaisy Farm Road, Birmingham, B14 4BWWalking directions to Select Supermarket
0.4 miSangha StoresSchool Road, Birmingham, B14 4BJWalking directions to Sangha Stores
0.4 miMichael's NISABondfield Road, Birmingham, B13 0JAWalking directions to Michael's NISA

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B14 4DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Garghan

Billesley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Joe Peacock

Billesley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alistair Carns

Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Selly OakE14001099
WardBillesleyE05011124
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Billesley CommonE02001937
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 111EE01008939
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B14 4DL

Is B14 4DL (Billesley Common) safe?

The area around B14 4DL 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.

What is the average house price near B14 4DL?

The median sale price around B14 4DL in Billesley Common is £240,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B14 4DL?

There are 13 schools close to B14 4DL, including Highters Heath Nursery School (Good), Yardley Wood Community Primary School (Good) and Billesley Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B14 4DL?

The closest station to B14 4DL is Yardley Wood, about 1,152 m away.

How deprived is the area around B14 4DL?

B14 4DL 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).

Who represents B14 4DL (Billesley Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B14 4DL 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).