B14 4BA is in Chequers Road, Birmingham and Birmingham district. B14 4BA is located in the Highter's Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Selly Oak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chequers Road, Birmingham, B14 4BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 4BG, B14 4AY, B14 4AX, B14 4BB, B14 4AU, B14 4AZ, B14 4BN, B14 4BJ, B14 4BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B14 4BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.6% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.4% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B14 4BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.4% | 50.9% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 27.8% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 45.1% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 16.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 22.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 20.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 28.4% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 82.5% | 73.1% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 85.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 85.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 85.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around B14 4BA was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% lower than the Billesley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
B14 4BA has the 56th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Billesley and the 1528th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Shorters Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-12-12 | £80,559 |
| 37 Shorters Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-11-27 | £70,279 |
| 33 Shorters Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,750 | 2023-02-16 | £143,605 |
| 47 Shorters Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2022-07-11 | £103,950 |
| 67 Shorters Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-05-05 | £68,037 |
B14 4BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 3out of 4 | 5,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Community School Highters Heath Lane , Kings Heath B14 4LY | 2out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grendon Primary School Grendon Road , Kings Heath B14 4RB | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Wood Community Primary School School Road , Yardley Wood B14 4ER | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Broad Lane , Kings Heath B14 5AL | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billesley Primary School Trittiford Road , Billesley B13 0ES | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN | - not rated | 836 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 4,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Ap School Hall Green Baptist Church , 1250 Stratford Road B28 9EJ | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Day Saver Cafe | Yardley Wood Garage, Yardley Wood Road | 190 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | School Road, Billesley | 194 yd | |
| Lyons Boatyard | Limekiln Lane, Birmingham | 529 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 245 School Road, Billesley | 772 yd | |
| Sweet Chillies | 836 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Wood Social Club | 118 School Road, Billesley | 393 yd | |
| E 57 Club | 699 Alcester Road South, Billesley | 916 yd | |
| Horseshoe Inn | Horseshoe Inn, 611 Alcester Road South | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Pizza | 24 School Road, Billesley | 194 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 18 School Road, Billesley | 194 yd | |
| Yardley Wood Fish Bar | 12 School Road, Billesley | 194 yd | |
| Garden Moon | 1062 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley | 231 yd | |
| New Kim's | 18 Greenford Road, Birmingham | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1034-1036 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley | 231 yd | |
| Lidl | Warstock Road, Kings Heath | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highters Heath Primary School Highters Heath Lane | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Yardley Wood Playing Field MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Maypole Football Club GREENALEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.