Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

KESTERTON ROAD, B74 4JP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KESTERTON ROAD, B74 4JP.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
workEmployment
2/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B74 4JP is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 71.9% year-on-year.

home £259,125 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B74 4JP is a safe, established residential area on Kesterton Road, 0.4km from Hill Hook in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Four Oaks ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For families considering a move, B74 4JP represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, down 71.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B74 4JP are sourced from Output Area E00047769 (shared with 7 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 4JP. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,000

3 sales · Mean £ 115,166

Semi-Detached

£ 391,000

2 sales · Mean £ 391,000

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

B74 4JP has low crime rates — 9 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 offences15
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Four Oaks Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.4 km
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Hill West Primary School

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Little Aston Primary Academy

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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The Arthur Terry School

Good1730 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Premier Foodstore(ta SELECT N SAVE)0.2 km
  • Blake St News0.7 km
  • Acorn Motor Company Ltd0.1 km
  • Little Aston News0.4 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Aston Wood Golf Club0.5 km
  • Crown Inn1.0 km
  • Quill and Taper0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club0.2 km
  • Grannys Pantry0.2 km
  • Max's Coffee Shop0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Hungry Sparrow0.2 km
  • Chennai Indian & Bangladeshi0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blake Street0.7 km
  • Butlers Lane1.1 km
  • Four Oaks2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Hall0.5 km
  • Village Hall0.5 km