Postcode insights

B14 6HU

Hough Road

Brandwood & King's Heath

Property search →

Interactive map showing B14 6HU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for B14 6HU

Overview

Postcode B14 6HU is located in a major urban area, within the Brandwood & King's Heath ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brandwood North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brandwood North is £63,407 per year. The nearest station is Pineapple Road, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Dawberry Fields Neighbourhood Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Brandwood North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Brandwood North has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.3%

Approximately 13.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Brandwood North is £63,407 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B14 6HU.

Flood risk

No risk

Brandwood North near B14 6HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pineapple Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B14 6HU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Pineapple Road

N/A

Walking directions to Pineapple Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B14 6HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDawberry Fields Neighbourhood ParkLargeWalking directions to Dawberry Fields Neighbourhood Park

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
9,151.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.21(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.68(+8%)
Vehicle crime
7.55(+16%)
Burglary
6.18(+52%)
Public order
4.12(-32%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
46.48%
Pakistani
57
16.06%
Indian
51
14.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
3.94%
Caribbean
12
3.38%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
36.6%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.11%
No qualifications
41
15.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
39.26%
Owns outright
45
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.07%
Other social rented
16
11.85%
Social rents from council
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Brandwood & King's Heath

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)193
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £375K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Brandwood & King's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brandwood & King's Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£460,000£360
Semi-Detached74£305,500£310
Terraced79£290,000£298
Flats21£139,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brandwood & King's Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandwood & King's Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329,421£95,500£220,750£219,000
2017£344,250£110,275£239,000£228,725
2018£387,000£137,500£255,000£240,000
2019£380,000£120,000£250,000£265,050
2020£417,500£118,000£285,000£247,000
2021£420,000£132,500£293,250£274,000
2022£500,000£126,000£314,000£290,000
2023£465,000£131,000£303,125£299,950
2024£425,000£140,000£305,000£285,000
2025£377,500£152,000£311,000£288,500
2026£627,500£139,000£296,750£292,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandwood & King's Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brandwood & King's Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£159£222£220
2017£265£186£229£230
2018£287£239£257£246
2019£295£194£256£248
2020£294£196£271£260
2021£338£219£285£277
2022£372£201£306£281
2023£375£233£301£291
2024£385£241£311£299
2025£319£239£310£296
2026£340£194£301£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brandwood & King's Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brandwood & King's Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B14 6HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B14 6HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202529, Hough Road, Birmingham, B14 6HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£229,000
04 Jun 202529, Hough Road, Birmingham, B14 6HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
30 Jun 202524, Belstone Close, Birmingham, B14 6UBTerracedFreehold£265,000
29 Jan 202610B, Denshaw Road, Birmingham, B14 6THFlatsLeasehold£137,000
27 Feb 202514, Denshaw Road, Birmingham, B14 6THSemi-DetachedLeasehold£141,500

Schools

In the B14 6HU postcode area, located within Brandwood North, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B14 6HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryColmore Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryColmore Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWoodthorpe Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B14 6HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B14 6HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miKings Heath StoreMillbrook Road, Birmingham, B14 6SEWalking directions to Kings Heath Store
0.3 miTim's ExpressGrove Road, Birmingham, B14 6SPWalking directions to Tim's Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodVicarage Road, Birmingham, B14 7NHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miCostcutterBryndale Avenue, Birmingham, B14 6NDWalking directions to Costcutter

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 6HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hamzah Fahd Sheikh

Brandwood & King's Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jordan Oliver Phillip

Brandwood & King's Heath - 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
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brandwood NorthE02001936
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 110CE01008970
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B14 6HU

Is B14 6HU (Brandwood North) safe?

The area around B14 6HU records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B14 6HU?

The median sale price around B14 6HU in Brandwood North is £290,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B14 6HU?

There are 20 schools close to B14 6HU, including Colmore Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding), Colmore Junior School (Good) and Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B14 6HU?

The closest station to B14 6HU is Pineapple Road, about 814 m away.

How deprived is the area around B14 6HU?

B14 6HU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,151 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B14 6HU (Brandwood North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B14 6HU is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hamzah Fahd Sheikh (Green Party) and Jordan Oliver Phillip (Green Party).