Prince Of Wales Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 4JY 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 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham, B14 4JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 4HW, B14 4NW, B14 4LU, B14 4NU, B14 4LB, B14 4LD, B14 4QR, B14 4NT, B14 4JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B14 4JY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 52.6% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.4% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 41.7% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 41.5% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 52.5% | 47.8% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.9% | 17.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 19.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 30.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 11.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 76.1% | 67.4% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 88.4% | 85.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 84.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 12.7% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.1% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Of Wales Lane was 75.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Highter's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prince Of Wales Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Highter's Heath and the 1341st lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-11-07 | £165,327 |
| 64 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £100,910 | 2024-03-21 | £101,440 |
| 62 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £101,840 | 2024-03-21 | £109,176 |
| 64 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2008-01-25 | £134,933 |
| 62 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2003-04-25 | £82,225 |
| Full-Time Employee | 194 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 5,021 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 | 1out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Community School Highters Heath Lane , Kings Heath B14 4LY | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Wood Community Primary School School Road , Yardley Wood B14 4ER | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterbrook Primary School High Street , Solihull Lodge B90 1HR | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterbrook Primary School High Street , Solihull Lodge B90 1HR | - not rated | 958 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 | 2out of 4 | 375 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Secondary School Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baverstock Foundation School and Specialist Sports College 501 Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5TL | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Baverstock Academy 501 Bells Lane , Druids Heath B14 5TL | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 4,801 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,040 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 | 2,263 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus College Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | School Road, Billesley | 391 yd | |
| The Day Saver Cafe | Yardley Wood Garage, Yardley Wood Road | 401 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 245 School Road, Billesley | 611 yd | |
| Sage Coffee House And Kitchen | 3 Oxhill Road, Solihull Lodge | 733 yd | |
| Jans Cafe | Sunhaven Home, 210 High Street | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Wood Social Club | 118 School Road, Billesley | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tariq Balti House | 54 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham | 16 yd | |
| New Kim's | 18 Greenford Road, Birmingham | 113 yd | |
| Prince of Wales Fish Bar | 153 Prince Of Wales Lane, Birmingham | 253 yd | |
| Mediterranean Pizza | 24 School Road, Billesley | 391 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 18 School Road, Billesley | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 1034-1036 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley | 398 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yardley Wood Playing Field MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Highters Heath Primary School Highters Heath Lane | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Maypole Football Club GREENALEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 525 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.