FORDWATER ROAD, B74 2BG House Prices & Local Information

B74 2BG is a sought-after residential area on Fordwater Road, 1.0km from Kings Standing Wood in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B74, B74 2BG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 2BG are sourced from Output Area E00168262 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.