B76 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Old Fordrove, 0.4km from Reddicap Hill in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Reddicap ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B76 1AQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, up 26.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B76 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00047809 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD FORDROVE, B76 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD FORDROVE, B76 1AQ.
327
44
£ 54,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B76 1AQ 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
B76 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £368k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 26.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B76 1AQ. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 345,000
7 sales · Mean £ 323,714
Detached
£ 510,000
1 sales · Mean £ 510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B76 1AQ has low crime rates — 16 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
Town Junior School
Plantsbrook School
Hollyfield Primary School
Maney Hill Primary School
Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Fairfax
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
John Willmott School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Elmsdale Social Club0.9 km
- Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club0.6 km
- Sutton United F C0.7 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Premier Express0.9 km
- Texaco Fircoft Service Station0.9 km
- The Little Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Lucky Food & Wine0.5 km
- Unique 1 Health & Fitness0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kings Arms0.8 km
- New Hall Hotel0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- La Casita0.8 km
- Balti Mahal / Asia Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Hollyfield Fish Bar0.6 km
- Lotus Super Kitchen0.6 km
- Riland Sports Cafe0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Subway0.6 km
- TGI Fridays1.0 km
- Pesto0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Stores0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Coldfield1.4 km
- Wylde Green1.9 km
- Chester Road2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B761AQ · Data under Open Government Licence