B74 2RL is a sought-after residential area on Whateley Green, 0.2km from Ladywood in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Four Oaks ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B74, B74 2RL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.1M. 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 2RL are sourced from Output Area E00047751 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHATELEY GREEN, B74 2RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHATELEY GREEN, B74 2RL.
359
47
£ 59,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B74 2RL 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.
Area Character
B74 2RL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.1M, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2RL. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,875,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,875,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2RL has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Coppice Primary School
Langley School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Mere Green Primary School
The Arthur Terry School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Blackroot Mill0.6 km
- The Boat House1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Nicky'S Kitchen0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Four Oaks Tennis Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Four Oaks0.8 km
- Sutton Coldfield1.5 km
- Butlers Lane1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B742RL · Data under Open Government Licence