Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

PARK RIDGE, B74 2PU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK RIDGE, B74 2PU.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B74 2PU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B74 2PU's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B74 2PU is a sought-after residential area on Park Ridge, 0.3km from Four Oaks Park in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Four Oaks ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For serious buyers, B74 2PU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 6 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 2PU are sourced from Output Area E00047751 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 2PU. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.7%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B74 2PU has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary4
Vehicle crime4
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding416 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Outstanding1309 pupils1.0 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good422 pupils1.2 km
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Langley School

Good105 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sanjay News Shop1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Town Gate Cafe0.9 km
  • Royal Sutton Coldfield Arts Trust0.9 km
  • The Asian Grill0.9 km
  • West Midlands Fire Service0.9 km
  • Blackroot Mill0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Four Oaks Tennis Club0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Peking Gardens1.0 km
  • B My Chip1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Four Oaks1.0 km
  • Sutton Coldfield1.1 km
  • Butlers Lane2.3 km