Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

GROVE WAY, B74 2JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE WAY, B74 2JD.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

B74 2JD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £349k, 91% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B74 2JD is a sought-after residential area on Grove Way, 0.7km from Streetly in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For serious buyers, B74 2JD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k. 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 2JD are sourced from Output Area E00052465 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2JD. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian13.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 280,000

7 sales · Mean £ 287,714

Terraced

£ 348,000

3 sales · Mean £ 318,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B74 2JD has low crime rates — 10 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime6
Burglary5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly

Outstanding238 pupils0.7 km
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Lindens Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.8 km
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The Streetly Academy

Good1533 pupils0.8 km
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Blackwood School

Good697 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Sutton Coldfield Golf Club1.0 km
  • Brew House0.4 km
  • Farmer John's0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Blackwood Butchers Limited0.6 km
  • Blackwood Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Taylors News0.6 km
  • Bridle Lane Post Office0.6 km
  • Select & Save0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Breathe Coffee Lounge0.6 km
  • The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.2 km
  • Breakfast Express0.5 km
  • Indian Nights0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Blackwood Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Streetly Takeaway0.3 km
  • Jasmine House0.2 km
  • Rickshaw Takeaway0.2 km
  • Spice Inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane3.7 km
  • Four Oaks4.0 km
  • Sutton Coldfield4.3 km