B74 2AQ is a sought-after residential area on Lindens Drive, 0.3km from Kings Standing Wood in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B74 2AQ is 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k.
Census 2021 statistics for B74 2AQ are sourced from Output Area E00047976 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINDENS DRIVE, B74 2AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDENS DRIVE, B74 2AQ.
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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
No single demographic signal dominates B74 2AQ — age 46, 94% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2AQ. 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
Terraced
£ 242,500
4 sales · Mean £ 263,750
Semi-Detached
£ 252,000
10 sales · Mean £ 247,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2AQ has low crime rates — 23 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
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Lindens Primary School
The Streetly Academy
Sundridge Primary School
Meadow View JMI School
Sutton Park Primary
The Bridge School
Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Cook King Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Jade Garden0.6 km
- MelonMan0.7 km
- Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
- Harleys Fish Bar and Pizza0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Sid'S Wine1.0 km
- Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.2 km
- General Stores1.0 km
- Goyals News & Grocers0.7 km
- Jays DO NOT USE0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Queslett0.4 km
- Mecca Bingo0.9 km
- The Crown At Kingstanding0.7 km
- The Sportsmans Rest0.6 km
- Deers Leap0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Munch Brunch1.0 km
- Toby Carvery Streetly0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green4.2 km
- Sutton Coldfield4.3 km
- Hamstead4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B742AQ · Data under Open Government Licence