Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

DRAYTON CLOSE, B75 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAYTON CLOSE, B75 5BG.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B75 5BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in B75 5BG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B75 5BG is a safe, established residential area on Drayton Close, 0.2km from Mere Green in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Four Oaks ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B75 5BG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B75 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00047712 (shared with 9 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 B75 5BG. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

B75 5BG has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting47
Violence and sexual offences46
Vehicle crime16
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Mere Green Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils0.3 km
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The Arthur Terry School

Good1730 pupils0.4 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good422 pupils1.0 km
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Langley School

Good105 pupils1.0 km
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Hill West Primary School

Good427 pupils1.1 km
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Moor Hall Primary School

Outstanding335 pupils1.2 km
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Little Sutton Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Pizza Traders0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Renato Lounge0.4 km
  • The Hill Allotments0.5 km
  • Bistrot Pierre0.3 km
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Joe's Pizza0.3 km
  • New Four Seasons Chinese Food0.5 km
  • Mere Green Takeaway0.2 km
  • Olive Tree Fish Bar0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Pint Pot0.4 km
  • The Old School House0.3 km
  • Four Oaks P H0.6 km
  • Fox & Dogs0.9 km
  • The Mare Pool0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Acme Cleaning0.3 km
  • Joel's Convenience0.5 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Nicky'S Kitchen0.8 km
  • SHELL FOUR OAKS0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • M&S Simply Food - Unit 10.4 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane0.6 km
  • Four Oaks1.1 km
  • Blake Street2.0 km