Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

HUNDRED ACRE ROAD, B74 2BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNDRED ACRE ROAD, B74 2BH.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B74 2BH combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£303k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £303k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

B74 2BH is a sought-after residential area on Hundred Acre Road, 0.9km from Kings Standing Wood in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For serious buyers, B74 2BH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k. 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 2BH are sourced from Output Area E00052479 (shared with 5 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 2BH. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 266,000

13 sales · Mean £ 268,111

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

B74 2BH has low crime rates — 14 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 offences32
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Lindens Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.2 km
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The Streetly Academy

Good1533 pupils0.4 km
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Meadow View JMI School

Good473 pupils1.1 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly

Outstanding238 pupils1.2 km
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Kingsland Primary School (NC)

Good340 pupils1.3 km
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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils1.4 km
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Sundridge Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils1.4 km
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Blackwood School

Good697 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Brew House0.3 km
  • The Queslett0.4 km
  • Farmer John's0.5 km
  • Deers Leap1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Jasmine House0.9 km
  • Rickshaw Takeaway0.9 km
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Select & Save0.3 km
  • Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Toby Carvery Streetly0.8 km
  • Indian Nights0.3 km
  • The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane4.2 km
  • Four Oaks4.2 km
  • Sutton Coldfield4.3 km