B74 2BS is a sought-after residential area on Hundred Acre Road, 1.0km from Streetly in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B74, B74 2BS offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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. 78% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00168261 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUNDRED ACRE ROAD, B74 2BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNDRED ACRE ROAD, B74 2BS.
304
39
£ 51,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B74 2BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B74 2BS combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£285k 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 2BS. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2BS has low crime rates — 13 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
Blackwood School
Meadow View JMI School
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Blackwood Butchers Limited0.9 km
- Blackwood Pharmacy0.9 km
- Taylors News0.9 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Bridle Lane Post Office0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Brew House0.1 km
- The Queslett0.6 km
- Farmer John's0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Breathe Coffee Lounge0.9 km
- The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.5 km
- Toby Carvery Streetly0.9 km
- Breakfast Express0.9 km
- Indian Nights0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bakers Lane Fish Bar1.0 km
- Blackwood Fish Bar0.9 km
- Streetly Takeaway0.1 km
- Jasmine House0.6 km
- Rickshaw Takeaway0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Butlers Lane4.0 km
- Four Oaks4.1 km
- Sutton Coldfield4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B742BS · Data under Open Government Licence