B74 2BY is a sought-after residential area on Hillside Drive, 0.8km from Streetly in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For serious buyers, B74 2BY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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 £348k. 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 2BY are sourced from Output Area E00052472 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE DRIVE, B74 2BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE DRIVE, B74 2BY.
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44
£ 51,400 /yr
56%
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 2BY combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£348k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 2BY. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 226,000
4 sales · Mean £ 251,750
Detached
£ 419,000
1 sales · Mean £ 419,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2BY has low crime rates — 13 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.
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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.4 km
- Breakfast Express0.7 km
- Indian Nights0.3 km
- Breathe Coffee Lounge0.7 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Taylors News0.7 km
- Bridle Lane Post Office0.7 km
- Select & Save0.3 km
- Streetly Stores0.7 km
- Blackwood Butchers Limited0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Blackwood Fish Bar0.7 km
- Spice Inn0.7 km
- Streetly Balti0.7 km
- Streetly Takeaway0.3 km
- Jasmine House0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Brew House0.2 km
- The Queslett0.9 km
- Farmer John's0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Butlers Lane4.0 km
- Four Oaks4.2 km
- Sutton Coldfield4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B742BY · Data under Open Government Licence