Maypole Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 4PF 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 Maypole Lane, Birmingham, B14 4PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 4PG, B14 4TY, B14 4TD, B14 4PH, B14 4TB, B14 4PB, B14 4NX, B14 4TZ, B14 5JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B14 4PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 49.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 32.8% | 36% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 41.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 38.7% | 41.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 35.6% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17.4% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 24.8% | 21.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.5% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 23% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 25.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.4% | 84% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 92.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 92.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maypole Lane was 64.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Highter's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maypole Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Highter's Heath and the 1140th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Maypole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-07-29 | £221,381 |
| 149 Maypole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-08-21 | £241,884 |
| 143 Maypole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2019-05-16 | £251,353 |
| 135 Maypole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-12-19 | £273,842 |
| 139 Maypole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-09-01 | £396,432 |
B14 4PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Primary School Pickenham Road , Hollywood B14 4TG | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School St Jude's Close , Maypole B14 5PD | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grendon Primary School Grendon Road , Kings Heath B14 4RB | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Community School Highters Heath Lane , Kings Heath B14 4LY | 2out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Broad Lane , Kings Heath B14 5AL | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,566 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrush High School Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,988 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters Cafe | 253 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 185 yd | |
| Starbucks | 8 Druids Lane, Birmingham | 742 yd | |
| Jans Cafe | Sunhaven Home, 210 High Street | 889 yd | |
| Kaths Cafe | 7 Idmiston Croft, Birmingham | 963 yd | |
| Masala | 784 Alcester Road South, Billesley | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E 57 Club | 699 Alcester Road South, Billesley | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 251 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 185 yd | |
| Flakes | 255 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 185 yd | |
| Balti Hut | 259 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 185 yd | |
| Subway Maypole | 12 Maypole Lane, Birmingham | 605 yd | |
| Arty Goat | 9 Stot Fold Road, Birmingham | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Maypole | Sainsburys, 1059-1061 Alcester Road South | 601 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods Plc, 957 Alcester Road South | 764 yd | |
| Tesco | 71 Alcester Road, Hollywood | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Primary School (Closed) Pickenham Road | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Fit For Free (Birmingham) (Closed) Alcester Road South | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Hollywood Golf Club Ltd HOLLYWOOD LANE | golf | 849 yd |
| The Baverstock Academy (Closed) Bells Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,038 yd |
| Highters Heath Primary School Highters Heath Lane | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.