Postcode B14 4QZ is located in a major urban area, within the Highter's Heath ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brandwood East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brandwood East is £50,636 per year. The nearest station is Yardley Wood, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Daisy Farm Park.
Brandwood East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,321 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Brandwood East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brandwood East is £50,636 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B14 4QZ.
Brandwood East near B14 4QZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Daisy Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Daisy Farm Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Highter's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £11,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £300,000 | £370 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £245,000 | £280 |
| Terraced | 46 | £220,000 | £276 |
| Flats | 7 | £145,000 | £207 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £214,000 | £111,500 | £160,000 | £147,750 |
| 2017 | £198,475 | £122,500 | £167,000 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | £227,500 | £125,000 | £184,000 | £162,750 |
| 2019 | £242,500 | £128,000 | £195,000 | £175,475 |
| 2020 | £238,500 | £118,000 | £191,250 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | £248,750 | £133,500 | £222,500 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £302,500 | £128,500 | £240,000 | £227,000 |
| 2023 | £307,500 | £142,750 | £251,250 | £218,500 |
| 2024 | £260,000 | £122,500 | £245,000 | £222,000 |
| 2025 | £333,000 | £145,000 | £255,000 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | £282,500 | — | £239,500 | £214,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £264 | £163 | £192 | £186 |
| 2017 | £214 | £191 | £207 | £197 |
| 2018 | £249 | £190 | £227 | £189 |
| 2019 | £229 | £199 | £237 | £216 |
| 2020 | £255 | £157 | £238 | £220 |
| 2021 | £251 | £200 | £249 | £242 |
| 2022 | £310 | £179 | £285 | £261 |
| 2023 | £327 | £218 | £286 | £260 |
| 2024 | £278 | £171 | £295 | £263 |
| 2025 | £296 | £217 | £300 | £280 |
| 2026 | £348 | — | £277 | £271 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B14 4QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 14, Denholme Grove, Birmingham, B14 5BP | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 26, Playdon Grove, Birmingham, B14 4RH | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 14, Tidworth Croft, Birmingham, B14 5DA | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 21, Shawbrook Grove, Birmingham, B14 4RG | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 4, Shawbrook Grove, Birmingham, B14 4RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £135,000 |
In the B14 4QZ postcode area, located within Brandwood East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B14 4QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rajah Superstore | Alcester Road South, Birmingham, B14 5EZ | Walking directions to Rajah Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Alcester Convenience Store | Meadfoot Avenue, Birmingham, B14 5HH | Walking directions to Alcester Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 39 Warstock Road, Birmingham, B14 4ST | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Alcester Road South, Birmingham, B14 5EL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Highters Heath News & Food Store | Glenavon Road, Birmingham, B14 4NZ | Walking directions to Highters Heath News & Food 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 4QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Andrew Higgs
Highter's Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B14 4QZ records about 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B14 4QZ in Brandwood East is £235,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B14 4QZ, including Grendon Primary School (Good), Highters Heath Community School and St Jude's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B14 4QZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,321 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 4QZ is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam Andrew Higgs (Conservative and Unionist Party).