Highter's Heath
Ward in Birmingham, England
| Coordinates: | 52.408, -1.876 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 08 78 |
| Dialling code: | 0121 (Birmingham) |
Highter's Heath is a quiet, largely residential ward on the southern edge of Birmingham, notable for its suburban character, tree-lined streets and a mix of interwar semi-detached houses and later infill. It sits close to neighbours such as Kings Heath and Shirley, and is within easy reach of the city centre by regular bus services, making it a popular spot for commuters who value a greener, village-like feel while staying connected to urban amenities.
The area grew up from former farmland during Birmingham’s 20th-century outward expansion, and retains small parks, playing fields and local shopping parades that help foster a strong community vibe. Economically it’s predominantly owner-occupied residential with a handful of local businesses and community organisations; historically modest but steady development has given it a settled, family-friendly reputation rather than any pronounced commercial or industrial identity.
Postcode districts covering Highter's Heath
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 4.2 miles
- Coventry 15.8 miles
- Wolverhampton 16.5 miles
- Dudley 11.2 miles
- Walsall 12.4 miles
- West Bromwich 9.7 miles
- Solihull 2.9 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 11 miles
- Worcester 20.3 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 16.5 miles
- Nuneaton 18.2 miles
- Cannock 21 miles
Neighbouring places
- Billesley Ward 1 mile
- Druids Heath & Monyhull Ward 1.1 miles
- Shirley West Ward 1.3 miles
- Hollywood Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Major's Green Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Wythall East Ward 1.4 miles
- Drakes Cross Ward 1.4 miles
- Hall Green South Ward 1.5 miles
- Brandwood & King's Heath Ward 1.6 miles
- Wythall West Ward 2 miles
- Wythall Built-up area 2 miles
- Stirchley Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Highter's Heath
B14 4PX, B14 5DS, B14 4AX, B14 4QA, B14 5JA, B14 4QP, B14 4QW, B14 5EB, B14 4SA … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 6.3 miles
- East Midlands Airport 37.2 miles
- Yardley Wood Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Shirley Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Highter's Heath Ad
- Travelodge Birmingham Maypole 3 0.4 miles
- Redwings Lodge Solihull 3 2.1 miles
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham 3.5 5.1 miles
- The Grand Hotel Birmingham 5 5.2 miles
- Aparthotel Birmingham 4 5.4 miles
- Pairc House Hotel 1.5 miles
- The Bournbrook Inn 2.5 miles
- Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre 4 4.8 miles
- The Limes Country Lodge Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre 4 3.8 miles
Schools in Highter's Heath
- Grendon Primary School Primary
- Hollywood Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 3.4 miles
- St Andrew's Stadium 4.7 miles
- Upper West Mall Shopping centre 4.9 miles
- Elmdon Hall Country house 5.3 miles
- University of Aston in Birmingham University 5.4 miles
- Villa Park Stadium 7 miles
- National Exhibition Centre Stadium 7.3 miles
- Birmingham NEC Museum 7.3 miles
- Ipsley Court Estate 7.5 miles
- Hewell Grange Estate 7.7 miles
- The Hawthorns Stadium 8 miles
- Hagley Hall Country house 10.4 miles