B74 2DG is a sought-after residential area on Mayland Drive, 0.5km from Kings Standing Wood in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B74, B74 2DG offers 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 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 98% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for B74 2DG are sourced from Output Area E00047974 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYLAND DRIVE, B74 2DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYLAND DRIVE, B74 2DG.
304
43
£ 49,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B74 2DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 2DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 98% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2DG. The average age is 43.2. 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
£ 305,000
8 sales · Mean £ 317,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2DG has low crime rates — 25 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
The Streetly Academy
Lindens Primary School
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
The Bridge School
Sutton Park Primary
Sundridge Primary School
Meadow View JMI School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brew House0.7 km
- The Queslett0.2 km
- The Sportsmans Rest0.9 km
- Deers Leap0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- Streetly Takeaway0.8 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.2 km
- Jade Garden0.3 km
- MelonMan0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Nisa Local Westwood Stores1.0 km
- Select & Save0.8 km
- Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.7 km
- Jays DO NOT USE0.9 km
- Westwood News1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Toby Carvery Streetly0.3 km
- Indian Nights0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Coldfield4.0 km
- Four Oaks4.1 km
- Wylde Green4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B742DG · Data under Open Government Licence