Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

FAR HIGHFIELD, B76 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAR HIGHFIELD, B76 1BN.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B76 1BN 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.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B76 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B76 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Far Highfield, 0.2km from Reddicap Hill in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Reddicap ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k.

Census 2021 statistics for B76 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00047801 (shared with 16 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 B76 1BN. 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 / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 125,666

Flat

£ 108,000

4 sales · Mean £ 101,250

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

B76 1BN has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences49
Shoplifting42
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime9
Robbery6

school Local Schools

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Town Junior School

Good239 pupils0.5 km
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Hollyfield Primary School

Good419 pupils0.5 km
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Plantsbrook School

Good1519 pupils0.6 km
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Fairfax

Good1583 pupils0.8 km
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Holland House Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding0.9 km
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John Willmott School

Requires Improvement950 pupils0.9 km
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Maney Hill Primary School

Good420 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Elmsdale Social Club1.0 km
  • Sutton Coldfield Cricket And Hockey Club0.9 km
  • Sutton Sports & Social Club Limited1.0 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Premier Express0.9 km
  • B&M Store1.0 km
  • Texaco Fircoft Service Station0.7 km
  • The Little Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Tk Maxx0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Good Hope Hospital0.9 km
  • Appetitie'S Cafe1.0 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • TGI Fridays0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Tasty Feast0.9 km
  • La Casita0.6 km
  • Balti Mahal / Asia Indian Takeaway0.2 km
  • Hollyfield Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Lotus Super Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kings Arms0.7 km
  • New Hall Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative Stores0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Coldfield1.2 km
  • Wylde Green2.1 km
  • Four Oaks2.6 km