B74 2BQ 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 2BQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £302k. 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 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00052479 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORDWATER ROAD, B74 2BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORDWATER ROAD, B74 2BQ.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B74 2BQ combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£302k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2BQ. 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
£ 280,000
8 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2BQ 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
Manor Primary School
Meadow View JMI School
Blackwood School
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Sundridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Brew House0.2 km
- The Queslett0.5 km
- Farmer John's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.9 km
- Streetly Takeaway0.2 km
- Jasmine House0.7 km
- Rickshaw Takeaway0.7 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.6 km
- Toby Carvery Streetly0.9 km
- Breakfast Express1.0 km
- Indian Nights0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Costcutter0.9 km
- Select & Save0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Butlers Lane4.1 km
- Four Oaks4.1 km
- Sutton Coldfield4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B742BQ · Data under Open Government Licence