Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

IRNHAM ROAD, B74 2TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRNHAM ROAD, B74 2TQ.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 2TQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

B74 2TQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £700k, 93% 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.

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

B74 2TQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Irnham Road, 0.3km from Ley Hill in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Four Oaks ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For serious buyers, B74 2TQ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for B74 2TQ are sourced from Output Area E00047725 (shared with 12 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 2TQ. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 687,500

11 sales · Mean £ 643,681

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

B74 2TQ has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting47
Violence and sexual offences25
Vehicle crime14
Public order8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Mere Green Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils0.5 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good422 pupils0.5 km
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Langley School

Good105 pupils0.5 km
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The Arthur Terry School

Good1730 pupils0.8 km
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Moor Hall Primary School

Outstanding335 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding416 pupils1.2 km
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Little Sutton Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils1.6 km
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Hill West Primary School

Good427 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Pizza Traders0.9 km
  • Butlers Arms0.9 km
  • Cock N Bull Co.0.4 km
  • i-Krave0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Joe's Pizza0.4 km
  • Mere Green Takeaway0.6 km
  • Olive Tree Fish Bar0.2 km
  • New Four Seasons Chinese Food0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Pint Pot0.8 km
  • Ale Hub Limited0.5 km
  • Jd Wetherspoon Mare Pool0.3 km
  • The Old School House0.5 km
  • Four Oaks P H0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Argos0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Acme Cleaning0.4 km
  • Joel's Convenience0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • M&S Simply Food - Unit 10.3 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Four Oaks0.5 km
  • Butlers Lane1.1 km
  • Sutton Coldfield2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Four Oaks Rail Station0.5 km