B74 4JQ is a safe, established residential area on Blackberry Lane, 0.5km from Four Oaks in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Four Oaks ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
For families considering a move, B74 4JQ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B74 4JQ are sourced from Output Area E00047775 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKBERRY LANE, B74 4JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBERRY LANE, B74 4JQ.
258
40
£ 51,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B74 4JQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B74 4JQ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 4JQ. The average age is 40.4. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 145,000
19 sales · Mean £ 144,710
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 4JQ 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.
school Local Schools
Four Oaks Primary School
Hill West Primary School
The Arthur Terry School
Little Aston Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Premier Foodstore(ta SELECT N SAVE)0.3 km
- Blake St News0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Red & White0.8 km
- Acorn Motor Company Ltd0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Aston Wood Golf Club0.9 km
- Crown Inn0.6 km
- Streetly Lawn Tennis Club Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club0.3 km
- Grannys Pantry0.3 km
- Max's Coffee Shop0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Crown Takeaway0.7 km
- Hungry Sparrow0.3 km
- Chennai Indian & Bangladeshi0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Butlers Lane0.8 km
- Blake Street1.0 km
- Four Oaks2.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B744JQ · Data under Open Government Licence