Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

RYKNILD DRIVE, B74 2AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYKNILD DRIVE, B74 2AZ.

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Population

429

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 2AZ 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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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B74 2AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 2AZ is a safe, established residential area on Ryknild Drive, 1.0km from Streetly in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% 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: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for B74 2AZ are sourced from Output Area E00052467 (shared with 7 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 2AZ. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian28.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 257,950

10 sales · Mean £ 260,890

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

B74 2AZ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences20
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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The Streetly Academy

Good1533 pupils0.7 km
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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils0.8 km
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Lindens Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.0 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly

Outstanding238 pupils1.1 km
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Blackwood School

Good697 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sutton Coldfield Golf Club0.8 km
  • Brew House0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Blackwood Butchers Limited1.0 km
  • Blackwood Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Taylors News1.0 km
  • Bridle Lane Post Office1.0 km
  • Select & Save0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Breathe Coffee Lounge1.0 km
  • The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.3 km
  • Breakfast Express0.7 km
  • Indian Nights0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Blackwood Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Streetly Takeaway0.5 km
  • Jasmine House0.5 km
  • Rickshaw Takeaway0.5 km
  • Spice Inn1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane3.4 km
  • Four Oaks3.5 km
  • Sutton Coldfield3.8 km