Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

THE RANGE, B74 2BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RANGE, B74 2BE.

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Population

541

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 2BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B74 2BE combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£447k 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 13.9% year-on-year.

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

B74 2BE is a sought-after residential area on The Range, 0.9km from Streetly in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For serious buyers, B74 2BE is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £447k, up 13.9% 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 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00052473 (shared with 18 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 2BE. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 419,750

2 sales · Mean £ 419,750

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

B74 2BE has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences20
Vehicle crime4
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Lindens Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly

Outstanding238 pupils0.9 km
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The Streetly Academy

Good1533 pupils0.9 km
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Blackwood School

Good697 pupils1.0 km
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Meadow View JMI School

Good473 pupils1.1 km
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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils1.2 km
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Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre

Good637 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Jasmine House0.8 km
  • Rickshaw Takeaway0.8 km
  • Blackwood Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Spice Inn0.8 km
  • Streetly Balti0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Farmer John's0.1 km
  • Brew House0.5 km
  • The Queslett0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.8 km
  • Breathe Coffee Lounge0.8 km
  • Breakfast Express0.9 km
  • Indian Nights0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Taylors News0.8 km
  • Blackwood Butchers Limited0.8 km
  • Blackwood Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Bridle Lane Post Office0.8 km
  • Select & Save0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane4.3 km
  • Four Oaks4.5 km
  • Sutton Coldfield4.7 km