B74 2BJ is a sought-after residential area on Hundred Acre 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 2BJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. 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 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00052479 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUNDRED ACRE ROAD, B74 2BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNDRED ACRE ROAD, B74 2BJ.
350
44
£ 51,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
B74 2BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £310k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2BJ. The average age is 44.0. 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
£ 272,000
9 sales · Mean £ 272,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2BJ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lindens Primary School
The Streetly Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly
Meadow View JMI School
Manor Primary School
Blackwood School
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Sundridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Brew House0.2 km
- The Queslett0.4 km
- Farmer John's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.8 km
- Streetly Takeaway0.2 km
- Jasmine House0.8 km
- Rickshaw Takeaway0.8 km
- Jade Garden0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.6 km
- Toby Carvery Streetly0.8 km
- Indian Nights0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
- Select & Save0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Butlers Lane4.1 km
- Four Oaks4.1 km
- Sutton Coldfield4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B742BJ · Data under Open Government Licence