Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

B74 2AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B74 2AS.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 2AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B74 2AS — age 44, 93% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B74 2AS is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Kings Standing Wood in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For families considering a move, B74 2AS represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B74 2AS are sourced from Output Area E00052478 (shared with 12 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 2AS. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.6%
Asian / British Asian31.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

B74 2AS has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Lindens Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.3 km
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The Streetly Academy

Good1533 pupils0.4 km
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Meadow View JMI School

Good473 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsland Primary School (NC)

Good340 pupils0.9 km
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Sundridge Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils1.0 km
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Sutton Park Primary

Inadequate330 pupils1.2 km
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The Bridge School

Good91 pupils1.2 km
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Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre

Good637 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Brew House0.7 km
  • The Queslett0.1 km
  • The Sportsmans Rest1.0 km
  • Deers Leap0.6 km
  • Farmer John's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Harleys Fish Bar and Pizza0.8 km
  • Best Choice Takeaway0.9 km
  • Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Spice of Asia0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Select & Save0.7 km
  • Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.6 km
  • Jays DO NOT USE1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Toby Carvery Streetly0.6 km
  • Indian Nights0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Coldfield4.3 km
  • Four Oaks4.3 km
  • Wylde Green4.4 km