B74 2DF is a sought-after residential area on Elmwood Road, 0.5km from Kings Standing Wood in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B74, B74 2DF 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 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for B74 2DF are sourced from Output Area E00047972 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMWOOD ROAD, B74 2DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMWOOD ROAD, B74 2DF.
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 2DF — age 43, 96% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2DF. 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
£ 325,000
5 sales · Mean £ 369,990
Terraced
£ 327,500
4 sales · Mean £ 343,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2DF has low crime rates — 28 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
The Bridge School
Sutton Park Primary
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Sundridge Primary School
Meadow View JMI School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brew House0.7 km
- The Queslett0.3 km
- The Sportsmans Rest1.0 km
- Deers Leap0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.3 km
- Streetly Takeaway0.7 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.2 km
- Jade Garden0.3 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Nisa Local Westwood Stores1.0 km
- Select & Save0.7 km
- Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.8 km
- Jays DO NOT USE1.0 km
- Westwood News1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Toby Carvery Streetly0.3 km
- Indian Nights0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Coldfield3.9 km
- Four Oaks4.0 km
- Wylde Green4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B742DF · Data under Open Government Licence