B74 2BA is a sought-after residential area on Bakers Lane, 0.4km from Kings Standing Wood in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B74, B74 2BA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 98% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, down 18.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B74 2BA are sourced from Output Area E00047974 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAKERS LANE, B74 2BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAKERS LANE, B74 2BA.
304
43
£ 49,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B74 2BA 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B74 2BA spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £367k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2BA. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 338,000
9 sales · Mean £ 317,611
Terraced
£ 395,000
3 sales · Mean £ 402,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2BA has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Streetly Academy
Lindens Primary School
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Sutton Park Primary
The Bridge School
Sundridge Primary School
Meadow View JMI School
Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Jade Garden0.4 km
- MelonMan0.8 km
- Streetly Takeaway0.8 km
- Best Choice Takeaway0.9 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.5 km
- Jays DO NOT USE0.8 km
- Westwood News1.0 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Nisa Local Westwood Stores1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Crown At Kingstanding1.0 km
- The Sportsmans Rest0.8 km
- Deers Leap0.7 km
- Brew House0.8 km
- The Queslett0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Toby Carvery Streetly0.4 km
- Indian Nights0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Coldfield4.1 km
- Wylde Green4.2 km
- Four Oaks4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B742BA · Data under Open Government Licence