Birmingham, West Midlands B14
Property prices, crime rates, traffic levels and market trends for Birmingham, West Midlands (B14). Everything you need to judge whether it's the right place to live.
About Birmingham, West Midlands
B14, encompassing areas like Brandwood End and parts of Kings Heath, offers a blend of residential environments. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of housing types including semi-detached and terraced houses, many owner-occupied. There's a noticeably lower percentage of ethnic minorities compared to Birmingham as a whole, and a higher proportion of residents identify as Christian. While the unemployment rate is slightly above the national average, it's lower than Birmingham's city average. However, the area also includes parts of larger council estates such as Druids Heath, which have experienced higher levels of deprivation. The area's amenities include local schools (some rated as "good" by Ofsted), and recreational spaces like Billesley Common. While generally considered quiet, remember that this area includes a range of housing and demographics, so suitability depends on individual priorities.
Property Prices in Birmingham, West Midlands
Median sale prices by property type, based on HM Land Registry transactions.
The typical property in Birmingham, West Midlands now sells for £252,000, up 2.9% from last year.
Median Price Trend
Median sale price by year, compared to West Midlands and national figures.
Annual Price Growth
Birmingham, West Midlands shows stable growth, tracking close to the West Midlands area average.
Values are growing slightly faster than the West Midlands average, indicating a healthy local market.
Market Activity (YoY)
The market in Birmingham, West Midlands is moderately active, showing 2.2% more sales than the West Midlands area average.
The market is somewhat quieter than the West Midlands average, which could mean less competition.
Crime & Safety
Recorded incidents per 1,000 households, compared to county and national averages.
Other
48% below the national average.
Property Crime
48% above the national average.
Public Order
55% below the national average.
Theft
57% above the national average.
Violent Crime
4% below the national average.
Getting Around
Public transport in the B14 postcode area of Birmingham, encompassing areas like Warstock and Highter's Heath, relies primarily on buses operated by National Express West Midlands. Several routes, including the number 2, 49, 50, and 150, serve different parts of the area, connecting residents to other parts of Birmingham and potentially neighbouring towns. However, the frequency of services may vary depending on the specific route and time of day, potentially leading to longer wait times and less frequent services during off-peak hours. This could be a significant drawback for commuters reliant on public transport to reach their workplace or other destinations. For those who need to commute further afield, access to train services might require a bus journey to a nearby train station, adding to overall travel time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are average house prices in Birmingham, West Midlands?
The median price across the most common property types is around £250,806, based on HM Land Registry data.
Is Birmingham, West Midlands a safe place to live?
Property crime here runs 48% above the national average, based on police.uk data. See the crime section above for the full breakdown by category.
Are property prices in Birmingham, West Midlands rising?
Prices have grown 4.0% annually here, compared to 3.3% nationally.
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Data sources
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Source: HM Land Registry licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime data sourced from police.uk and updated monthly.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.