B74 2AL is a sought-after residential area on Queslett Road East, 0.5km from Kings Standing Wood in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B74, B74 2AL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B74 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00047976 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUESLETT ROAD EAST, B74 2AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUESLETT ROAD EAST, B74 2AL.
272
46
£ 49,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B74 2AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2AL. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
4 sales · Mean £ 100,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2AL has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sundridge Primary School
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Meadow View JMI School
Lindens Primary School
The Streetly Academy
Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre
Sutton Park Primary
The Bridge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
- MelonMan0.8 km
- Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.8 km
- Harleys Fish Bar and Pizza0.4 km
- Lambeth Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Sid'S Wine0.9 km
- Spar Queslett Road1.0 km
- Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.2 km
- General Stores0.9 km
- Goyals News & Grocers0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Queslett0.5 km
- Deers Leap0.2 km
- Mecca Bingo1.0 km
- The Crown At Kingstanding0.6 km
- The Sportsmans Rest0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Munch Brunch0.9 km
- Just Play Hann-made Ltd0.9 km
- Toby Carvery Streetly0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamstead4.4 km
- Wylde Green4.4 km
- Sutton Coldfield4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B742AL · Data under Open Government Licence