Druids Heath in Birmingham set for extensive regeneration plan by the Council

Druids Heath in Birmingham is a large residential housing estate, six miles south of Birmingham city centre, covering the majority of the south west of the B14, Brandwood Ward. A part of the Druids Heath estate was in the top fifty most deprived areas in the country as listed in the 2019 multiple deprivation index, and also as the most deprived area in Birmingham. Birmingham council has committed to regenerating the Druids Heath area, after submitting plans for 3,500 homes, of which 1,785 will be affordable homes, making up 51% of the total development. With this regeneration the council will also commit to deliver new infrastructure and transport links, and regenerate the community areas and commercial buildings.

Birmingham Councils cabinet member for housing and homelessness, Jayne Francis, said: “I am pleased that we now have a plan in place to deliver a regeneration of Druids Heath and to provide much-needed new affordable homes to the city. For the past two years, we have been working with the community in Druids Heath to develop a plan to regenerate the area, one that meets the needs of the people who live and work there. Residents have been vital to ensuring this plan delivers for Druids Heath. The most common comment was that the timescales for the plan were too long, so we have changed the plans to deliver faster. This regeneration will build the types of homes we need to tackle climate change, reduce residents fuel bills and contribute to the city’s net zero ambitions. The plans take advantage of the estate’s key strengths – community spirit and abundance of green space – to make a healthier, more sustainable place to live."

They have alleviated residents concerns over being priced out of the area, by holding regular residents meetings, and working with the community to provide different financial models and options to those already living there, stating that it is important for them to ensure anyone wishing to stay in the area, is in a position to be able to stay in the area, financially.

Partnership with a developer is currently anticipated for early 2027.