B74 2BF is a sought-after residential area on Centurion Drive, 0.8km from Streetly in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B74, B74 2BF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k. 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 2BF are sourced from Output Area E00052465 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTURION DRIVE, B74 2BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTURION DRIVE, B74 2BF.
365
42
£ 52,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B74 2BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £490k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2BF. The average age is 42.4. 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
Detached
£ 490,000
1 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2BF has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Streetly Academy
Manor Primary School
Lindens Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly
Blackwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sutton Coldfield Golf Club1.0 km
- Brew House0.3 km
- The Queslett1.0 km
- Farmer John's0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Blackwood Butchers Limited0.7 km
- Blackwood Pharmacy0.7 km
- Taylors News0.7 km
- Bridle Lane Post Office0.7 km
- Select & Save0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Breathe Coffee Lounge0.7 km
- The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.1 km
- Breakfast Express0.5 km
- Indian Nights0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Blackwood Fish Bar0.7 km
- Streetly Takeaway0.3 km
- Jasmine House0.3 km
- Rickshaw Takeaway0.3 km
- Spice Inn0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Butlers Lane3.7 km
- Four Oaks3.9 km
- Sutton Coldfield4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B742BF · Data under Open Government Licence