Postcode B14 4RU 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 177.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brandwood East is £41,700 per year. The nearest station is Yardley Wood located about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Chinn Brook Nature Reserve.
Brandwood East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Brandwood East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.4% 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 of residents in Brandwood East is £41,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from B14 4RU.
Brandwood East near B14 4RU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chinn Brook Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Chinn Brook Nature Reserve |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Highter's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,950 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £333,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £228,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highter's Heath
In the B14 4RU postcode area, located within Brandwood East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B14 4RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 39 Warstock Road, Birmingham, B14 4ST | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Alcester Road South, Birmingham, B14 5EL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Rajah Superstore | Alcester Road South, Birmingham, B14 5EZ | Walking directions to Rajah Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Alcester Convenience Store | Meadfoot Avenue, Birmingham, B14 5HH | Walking directions to Alcester Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Highters Heath News & Food Store | Glenavon Road, Birmingham, B14 4NZ | Walking directions to Highters Heath News & Food Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.