B74 2DQ is a sought-after residential area on Elmwood Road, 0.4km 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 2DQ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for B74 2DQ are sourced from Output Area E00047975 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMWOOD ROAD, B74 2DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMWOOD ROAD, B74 2DQ.
237
42
£ 49,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B74 2DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £425k 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 2DQ. The average age is 41.8. 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
£ 385,000
4 sales · Mean £ 371,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2DQ has low crime rates — 23 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jade Garden0.2 km
- MelonMan0.9 km
- Streetly Takeaway0.8 km
- Ruby Cantonese Takeaway0.1 km
- Bakers Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cooksey Lane Community Hub0.7 km
- Jays DO NOT USE0.9 km
- Westwood News0.9 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- Nisa Local Westwood Stores0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Sportsmans Rest0.9 km
- Deers Leap0.8 km
- Brew House0.8 km
- The Queslett0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Toby Carvery Streetly0.2 km
- Indian Nights0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Coldfield3.9 km
- Wylde Green4.0 km
- Four Oaks4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B742DQ · Data under Open Government Licence