Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

KATSURA CLOSE, B74 2AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KATSURA CLOSE, B74 2AR.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B74 2AR combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£466k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 10.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B74 2AR is a sought-after residential area on Katsura Close, 1.1km from Kings Standing Wood in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For serious buyers, B74 2AR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £466k, up 10.9% 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 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00168262 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2AR. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.6%
Asian / British Asian32.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

10 sales · Mean £ 403,350

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B74 2AR has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Lindens Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.2 km
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The Streetly Academy

Good1533 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly

Outstanding238 pupils1.1 km
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Meadow View JMI School

Good473 pupils1.1 km
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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils1.3 km
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Blackwood School

Good697 pupils1.3 km
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Kingsland Primary School (NC)

Good340 pupils1.5 km
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Sundridge Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Blackwood Butchers Limited1.0 km
  • Blackwood Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Bridle Lane Post Office1.0 km
  • Select & Save0.3 km
  • Streetly Stores1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Brew House0.3 km
  • The Queslett0.6 km
  • Farmer John's0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Breathe Coffee Lounge1.0 km
  • The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery Streetly1.0 km
  • Breakfast Express1.0 km
  • Indian Nights0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Streetly Takeaway0.3 km
  • Spice Inn1.0 km
  • Streetly Balti1.0 km
  • Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Jasmine House0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane4.2 km
  • Four Oaks4.3 km
  • Sutton Coldfield4.4 km