B74 2DL is a sought-after residential area on Gunstock Close, 0.9km from Streetly in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.
For serious buyers, B74 2DL is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00052473 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUNSTOCK CLOSE, B74 2DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUNSTOCK CLOSE, B74 2DL.
541
39
£ 51,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B74 2DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
B74 2DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £260k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £260k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2DL. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 202,000
6 sales · Mean £ 215,166
Semi-Detached
£ 217,750
8 sales · Mean £ 226,562
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2DL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lindens Primary School
The Streetly Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly
Blackwood School
Manor Primary School
Meadow View JMI School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jasmine House0.7 km
- Rickshaw Takeaway0.7 km
- Blackwood Fish Bar0.8 km
- Spice Inn0.8 km
- Streetly Balti0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Farmer John's0.2 km
- Brew House0.4 km
- The Queslett0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.7 km
- Breathe Coffee Lounge0.8 km
- Breakfast Express0.8 km
- Indian Nights0.4 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Taylors News0.8 km
- Blackwood Butchers Limited0.8 km
- Blackwood Pharmacy0.8 km
- Bridle Lane Post Office0.8 km
- Select & Save0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Butlers Lane4.2 km
- Four Oaks4.4 km
- Sutton Coldfield4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B742DL · Data under Open Government Licence