Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

BRABHAM CRESCENT, B74 2BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRABHAM CRESCENT, B74 2BW.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

44

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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: B74 2BW 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B74 2BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.6% year-on-year.

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

B74 2BW is a safe, established residential area on Brabham Crescent, 0.8km from Kings Standing Wood in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For serious buyers, B74 2BW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B74 2BW are sourced from Output Area E00052478 (shared with 12 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 2BW. 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 / British59.6%
Asian / British Asian31.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 274,000

7 sales · Mean £ 301,142

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

B74 2BW has low crime rates — 15 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 offences38
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Lindens Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.2 km
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The Streetly Academy

Good1533 pupils0.3 km
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Meadow View JMI School

Good473 pupils1.1 km
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Kingsland Primary School (NC)

Good340 pupils1.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly

Outstanding238 pupils1.3 km
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Sundridge Primary School

Requires Improvement164 pupils1.3 km
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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils1.4 km
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Sutton Park Primary

Inadequate330 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Brew House0.3 km
  • The Queslett0.3 km
  • Farmer John's0.6 km
  • Deers Leap0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Jasmine House0.9 km
  • Rickshaw Takeaway0.9 km
  • Jade Garden0.8 km
  • Streetly Takeaway0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery Streetly0.7 km
  • Indian Nights0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Select & Save0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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