B74 2DD is a sought-after residential area on Elmwood Road, 0.6km from Kings Standing Wood in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B74 2DD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% 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 £350k, up 22.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B74 2DD are sourced from Output Area E00047972 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMWOOD ROAD, B74 2DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMWOOD ROAD, B74 2DD.
296
43
£ 49,200 /yr
56%
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
No single demographic signal dominates B74 2DD — age 43, 96% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 22.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2DD. The average age is 42.7. 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
£ 317,500
2 sales · Mean £ 317,500
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2DD 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
Sutton Park Primary
The Bridge School
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Meadow View JMI School
Sundridge Primary School
Manor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brew House0.6 km
- The Queslett0.3 km
- Deers Leap1.0 km
- Farmer John's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.4 km
- Streetly Takeaway0.6 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.4 km
- Jade Garden0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Select & Save0.6 km
- Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.9 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Toby Carvery Streetly0.4 km
- Indian Nights0.6 km
- The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Coldfield3.9 km
- Four Oaks4.0 km
- Butlers Lane4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B742DD · Data under Open Government Licence