B74 2AE is a sought-after residential area on Blue Cedar Drive, 1.0km from Streetly in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For serious buyers, B74 2AE is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, up 17.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for B74 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00168261 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLUE CEDAR DRIVE, B74 2AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUE CEDAR DRIVE, B74 2AE.
304
39
£ 51,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B74 2AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B74 2AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £183k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £183k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 17.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2AE. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 134,500
53 sales · Mean £ 135,866
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 278,333
Terraced
£ 205,000
4 sales · Mean £ 205,875
Detached
£ 388,000
9 sales · Mean £ 376,444
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2AE has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lindens Primary School
The Streetly Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly
Blackwood School
Manor Primary School
Meadow View JMI School
Sundridge Primary School
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jasmine House0.7 km
- Rickshaw Takeaway0.7 km
- Blackwood Fish Bar0.9 km
- Spice Inn0.9 km
- Streetly Balti0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Farmer John's0.3 km
- Brew House0.2 km
- The Queslett0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.6 km
- Breathe Coffee Lounge0.9 km
- Breakfast Express0.9 km
- Indian Nights0.3 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Taylors News0.9 km
- Blackwood Butchers Limited0.9 km
- Blackwood Pharmacy0.9 km
- Bridle Lane Post Office0.9 km
- Select & Save0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Butlers Lane4.2 km
- Four Oaks4.3 km
- Sutton Coldfield4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B742AE · Data under Open Government Licence