B74 2AN is a sought-after residential area on Kingswood Drive, 0.2km 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 2AN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k.
Census 2021 statistics for B74 2AN are sourced from Output Area E00047976 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWOOD DRIVE, B74 2AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWOOD DRIVE, B74 2AN.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B74 2AN spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 2AN. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Semi-Detached
£ 291,000
6 sales · Mean £ 298,250
Terraced
£ 253,000
5 sales · Mean £ 263,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2AN has low crime rates — 22 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
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Sundridge Primary School
Lindens Primary School
The Streetly Academy
Meadow View JMI School
The Bridge School
Sutton Park Primary
Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Cook King Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.6 km
- MelonMan0.6 km
- Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
- Harleys Fish Bar and Pizza0.5 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- M W Phillips Ltd0.9 km
- Sid'S Wine0.9 km
- Nisa Local Westwood Stores1.0 km
- Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.2 km
- General Stores0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Queslett0.5 km
- Deers Leap0.3 km
- Mecca Bingo0.8 km
- The Crown At Kingstanding0.6 km
- The Sportsmans Rest0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Munch Brunch0.9 km
- Just Play Hann-made Ltd1.0 km
- Brookes And Adams Ltd1.0 km
- Toby Carvery Streetly0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green4.2 km
- Sutton Coldfield4.3 km
- Hamstead4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B742AN · Data under Open Government Licence