Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

CATALPA GROVE, B74 2AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATALPA GROVE, B74 2AF.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B74 2AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £390k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £390k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

B74 2AF is a sought-after residential area on Catalpa Grove, 1.1km from Streetly in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For serious buyers, B74 2AF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B74 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00052475 (shared with 7 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 B74 2AF. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.3%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

B74 2AF has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Lindens Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.3 km
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The Streetly Academy

Good1533 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly

Outstanding238 pupils1.0 km
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Meadow View JMI School

Good473 pupils1.1 km
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Blackwood School

Good697 pupils1.2 km
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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils1.3 km
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Sundridge Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils1.5 km
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Kingsland Primary School (NC)

Good340 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Jasmine House0.8 km
  • Rickshaw Takeaway0.8 km
  • Blackwood Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Spice Inn0.9 km
  • Streetly Balti1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Farmer John's0.2 km
  • Brew House0.4 km
  • The Queslett0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.7 km
  • Breathe Coffee Lounge0.9 km
  • Breakfast Express1.0 km
  • Indian Nights0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Taylors News0.9 km
  • Blackwood Butchers Limited0.9 km
  • Blackwood Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Bridle Lane Post Office0.9 km
  • Select & Save0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane4.3 km
  • Four Oaks4.4 km
  • Sutton Coldfield4.6 km