Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

LANESIDE AVENUE, B74 2BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANESIDE AVENUE, B74 2BZ.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B74 2BZ combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£340k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

B74 2BZ is a sought-after residential area on Laneside Avenue, 0.7km 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 2BZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 2BZ are sourced from Output Area E00052472 (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 2BZ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

9 sales · Mean £ 284,744

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

B74 2BZ has low crime rates — 11 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 offences39
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Lindens Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly

Outstanding238 pupils0.7 km
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The Streetly Academy

Good1533 pupils0.8 km
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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils0.9 km
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Blackwood School

Good697 pupils0.9 km
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Meadow View JMI School

Good473 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.4 km
  • Breakfast Express0.6 km
  • Indian Nights0.3 km
  • Breathe Coffee Lounge0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Taylors News0.6 km
  • Bridle Lane Post Office0.6 km
  • Select & Save0.3 km
  • Streetly Stores0.6 km
  • Blackwood Butchers Limited0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Blackwood Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Spice Inn0.6 km
  • Streetly Balti0.6 km
  • Streetly Takeaway0.3 km
  • Jasmine House0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Brew House0.3 km
  • The Queslett0.9 km
  • Farmer John's0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane4.0 km
  • Four Oaks4.2 km
  • Sutton Coldfield4.5 km