Postcode B14 5BU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brandwood East is £50,636 per year. The nearest station is Yardley Wood located about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Daisy Farm Park.
Brandwood East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Brandwood East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.6% 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 5BU.
Brandwood East near B14 5BU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Daisy Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Daisy Farm Park |
Based on 130 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 | 15 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £228,000 |
10 year median price trend in Highter's Heath
In the B14 5BU postcode area, located within Brandwood East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B14 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Highters Heath News & Food Store | Glenavon Road, Birmingham, B14 4NZ | Walking directions to Highters Heath News & Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Alcester Road South, Birmingham, B14 5JE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 949 Alcester Road South, Birmingham, B14 5JA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Alcester Convenience Store | Meadfoot Avenue, Birmingham, B14 5HH | Walking directions to Alcester Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Rajah Superstore | Alcester Road South, Birmingham, B14 5EZ | Walking directions to Rajah Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.