B74 2AX is a sought-after residential area on Bakers Lane, 0.4km from Kings Standing Wood in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B74 2AX is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.
Census 2021 statistics for B74 2AX are sourced from Output Area E00047975 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAKERS LANE, B74 2AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAKERS LANE, B74 2AX.
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42
£ 49,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B74 2AX — age 42, 76% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £398k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2AX. The average age is 41.8. 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
£ 353,750
6 sales · Mean £ 367,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2AX has low crime rates — 20 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
The Streetly Academy
Lindens Primary School
The Bridge School
Sutton Park Primary
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Sundridge Primary School
Meadow View JMI School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Jade Garden0.2 km
- MelonMan0.9 km
- Streetly Takeaway0.9 km
- Best Choice Takeaway1.0 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.1 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.7 km
- Jays DO NOT USE0.8 km
- Westwood News0.8 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- Nisa Local Westwood Stores0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Sportsmans Rest0.8 km
- Deers Leap0.8 km
- Brew House0.9 km
- The Queslett0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Toby Carvery Streetly0.2 km
- Indian Nights0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Coldfield3.9 km
- Wylde Green4.0 km
- Four Oaks4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B742AX · Data under Open Government Licence