B74 2DY is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km 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 2DY offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 2DY are sourced from Output Area E00052473 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B74 2DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B74 2DY.
541
39
£ 51,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B74 2DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
B74 2DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2DY. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 2DY has low crime rates — 9 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
Lindens Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly
The Streetly Academy
Blackwood School
Manor Primary School
Meadow View JMI School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jasmine House0.8 km
- Rickshaw Takeaway0.8 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 Queslett0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.7 km
- Breathe Coffee Lounge0.8 km
- Breakfast Express0.8 km
- Indian Nights0.5 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 & Save0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Butlers Lane4.3 km
- Four Oaks4.5 km
- Sutton Coldfield4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B742DY · Data under Open Government Licence