Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WENTWORTH ROAD, B74 2SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENTWORTH ROAD, B74 2SG.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 2SG 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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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B74 2SG combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£1.5M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.5M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 5.0% year-on-year.

home £1,540,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B74 2SG is a safe, established residential area on Wentworth Road, 0.4km 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 2SG is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.5M, up 5.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B74 2SG are sourced from Output Area E00047739 (shared with 14 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 2SG. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.6%
Asian / British Asian31.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,310,000

6 sales · Mean £ 1,451,666

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

B74 2SG has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Vehicle crime7
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Coppice Primary School

Good422 pupils0.6 km
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Langley School

Good105 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding416 pupils0.8 km
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Mere Green Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils1.1 km
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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Outstanding1309 pupils1.2 km
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The Arthur Terry School

Good1730 pupils1.4 km
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Moor Hall Primary School

Outstanding335 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Jd Wetherspoon Mare Pool0.9 km
  • Four Oaks Tennis Club0.5 km
  • The Mare Pool1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • i-Krave0.9 km
  • Acorns Community Cafe0.6 km
  • Bhujon Cocktail Bar & Dining0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Romantica Italian Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Olive Tree Fish Bar0.9 km
  • New Four Seasons Chinese Food0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • 99p Stores0.9 km
  • Nicky'S Kitchen0.6 km
  • Poundland1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • M&S Simply Food - Unit 10.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Four Oaks0.4 km
  • Sutton Coldfield1.5 km
  • Butlers Lane1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Four Oaks Rail Station0.3 km