Maypole Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B14 5JR 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 5JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B14 5JP, B14 5JS, B14 5ED, B14 4TB, B14 5UE, B14 5JQ, B14 4NX, B14 5JN, B14 5JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B14 5JR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 53.3% | 48.6% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 51.4% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 39.9% | 41.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 40.7% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 49.9% | 52.8% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 32% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 17.1% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 11.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 18.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20.6% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 21% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 89.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.2% | 95.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maypole Lane was 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Highter's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maypole Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Highter's Heath and the 456th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Maypole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2024-08-09 | £281,087 |
| 98 Maypole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2023-01-10 | £183,456 |
| 100 Maypole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2018-09-14 | £250,016 |
| 108B Maypole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-07-04 | £278,620 |
| 100 Maypole Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-08-11 | £231,967 |
B14 5JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 1,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 4,048 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 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School St Jude's Close , Maypole B14 5PD | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grendon Primary School Grendon Road , Kings Heath B14 4RB | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Community School Highters Heath Lane , Kings Heath B14 4LY | 2out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Broad Lane , Kings Heath B14 5AL | 3out of 4 | 1,240 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 | 1,687 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrush High School Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Boys Chamberlain Road , Kings Heath B13 0QP | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | 4out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanshurst School Brook Lane , Billesley B13 0TW | 4out of 4 | 3,013 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 | 3,804 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 | 1,894 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School and Day Nursery 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 3,932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 162 yd | |
| Starbucks | 8 Druids Lane, Birmingham | 540 yd | |
| Kaths Cafe | 7 Idmiston Croft, Birmingham | 758 yd | |
| Masala | 784 Alcester Road South, Billesley | 928 yd | |
| Jans Cafe | Sunhaven Home, 210 High Street | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E 57 Club | 699 Alcester Road South, Billesley | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 251 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 162 yd | |
| Flakes | 255 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 162 yd | |
| Balti Hut | 259 Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham | 162 yd | |
| Subway Maypole | 12 Maypole Lane, Birmingham | 402 yd | |
| Arty Goat | 9 Stot Fold Road, Birmingham | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Maypole | Sainsburys, 1059-1061 Alcester Road South | 407 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods Plc, 957 Alcester Road South | 558 yd | |
| Tesco | 71 Alcester Road, Hollywood | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Primary School (Closed) Pickenham Road | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Fit For Free (Birmingham) (Closed) Alcester Road South | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| The Baverstock Academy (Closed) Bells Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Hollywood Golf Club Ltd HOLLYWOOD LANE | golf | 887 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 | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.