B76 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Retford Drive, 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 1BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, down 25.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B76 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00047809 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RETFORD DRIVE, B76 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RETFORD DRIVE, B76 1BU.
327
44
£ 54,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B76 1BU 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. B76 1BU spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 25.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B76 1BU. 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
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
Detached
£ 396,250
2 sales · Mean £ 396,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B76 1BU has low crime rates — 27 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
Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Maney Hill Primary School
Fairfax
John Willmott School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Elmsdale Social Club0.9 km
- Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club0.7 km
- Sutton United F C0.7 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Premier Express0.9 km
- Texaco Fircoft Service Station0.8 km
- The Little Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Tk Maxx1.0 km
- Lucky Food & Wine0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kings Arms0.8 km
- New Hall Hotel0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- La Casita0.7 km
- Balti Mahal / Asia Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Hollyfield Fish Bar0.6 km
- Lotus Super Kitchen0.6 km
- Riland Sports Cafe0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Subway0.6 km
- TGI Fridays0.9 km
- Pesto0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Stores0.6 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Coldfield1.3 km
- Wylde Green1.9 km
- Four Oaks2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B761BU · Data under Open Government Licence