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.
RYKNILD DRIVE, B74 2AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYKNILD DRIVE, B74 2AZ.
429
46
£ 51,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Streetly Academy
Manor Primary School
Lindens Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly
Blackwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sutton Coldfield Golf Club0.8 km
- Brew House0.6 km
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
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Breathe Coffee Lounge1.0 km
- The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.3 km
- Breakfast Express0.7 km
- Indian Nights0.5 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Butlers Lane3.4 km
- Four Oaks3.5 km
- Sutton Coldfield3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B742AZ · Data under Open Government Licence