Highter's Heath & Maypole
Birmingham 122 · 5 sub-areas · 7,423 residents
Birmingham 122 is a predominantly residential neighbourhood in Birmingham, home to around 7,400 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £992 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed — and over seven in ten households here own their home, giving the area a settled, established feel that sets it apart from much of the wider city.
Highter's Heath & Maypole is a commuter neighbourhood within Birmingham — train into Birmingham runs in around 38 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Highter's Heath & Maypole?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,086 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Highter's Heath & Maypole in Birmingham
Living in Highter's Heath & Maypole
This part of Birmingham is quieter and more owner-occupied than much of the city, with a tenure mix that leans heavily towards homeownership — around 72% of households own their property, compared to a much lower share in Birmingham's inner areas. It's the kind of neighbourhood where families put down roots rather than move through, and that shows in the relatively stable, spread-out age profile.
On cost, Birmingham 122 sits at the affordable end of the Birmingham market. A 2-bed runs roughly £992 a month and a 3-bed around £1,119 — both well under the UK national median for those bedroom sizes. Rents rose around 3.5% over the past year, broadly in line with regional trends. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,363 a year. For buyers, the median house price is around £244,000, and a typical deposit takes about four years to save on a local salary — relatively achievable by Birmingham standards.
The population is fairly evenly spread across age groups: about 22% are under 18, a similar share are 18–34, and roughly one in five residents is aged 50–64. Around 30% of households are single-person, but the most common household type is couples with children, at nearly 19%. The ethnic diversity index sits at 32, and around 90% of residents were born in the UK — this is one of the more homogeneous parts of Birmingham demographically.
Commuting is largely car-dependent here — around 61% of residents drive to work, and just over 8% use public transport. The nearest rail station is roughly 2km away (about a 26-minute walk, though most residents will drive), and there's no realistic metro or tram option. Birmingham city centre is reachable in around 34 minutes by public transport. Broadband coverage is strong: 100% of premises have access to gigabit-capable connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Birmingham 122 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with relatively affordable rents by Birmingham standards and good broadband. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent, school Ofsted ratings nearby are below the national average, and the crime rate is above the UK norm. Families with two incomes who drive tend to find it works well.
- What is the rent in Birmingham 122?
- A one-bed runs around £821 a month, a two-bed about £992, and a three-bed roughly £1,119. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.5% over the past year.
- Is Birmingham 122 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 121 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. That's not unusual for an urban Birmingham neighbourhood, but it's worth checking crime data for specific streets before committing to a move.
- What's the commute from Birmingham 122 to Birmingham city centre?
- By public transport it's around 34 minutes to Birmingham city centre. Most residents drive — about 61% commute by car. The nearest rail station is roughly 2km away. There's no metro or tram service in this area.
- Who lives in Birmingham 122?
- Mostly homeowners — around 72% of households own their home, which is well above the Birmingham average. The age spread is fairly even, with a slight lean towards the 50–64 group. About 19% of households are couples with children, and around 30% are single-person households.
- What schools are near Birmingham 122?
- There are 75 schools within 2km, so there's no shortage of options. However, only around 16% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.7km away. Check Ofsted directly for the schools closest to your specific street.
- How affordable is buying a home in Birmingham 122?
- The median house price is around £244,000. On a typical local salary of about £30,000 a year, it takes roughly four years to save a deposit — one of the more achievable ratios within Birmingham, making this a realistic option for first-time buyers with some savings already in place.