Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

LINKS VIEW, B74 3EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINKS VIEW, B74 3EP.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 3EP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B74 3EP combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£176k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £176k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.

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

B74 3EP is a sought-after residential area on Links View, 0.5km from Streetly in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Streetly ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For serious buyers, B74 3EP is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.0% year-on-year. 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 3EP are sourced from Output Area E00052488 (shared with 5 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 3EP. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 155,000

27 sales · Mean £ 158,822

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

B74 3EP has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly

Outstanding238 pupils1.1 km
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Blackwood School

Good697 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Red and White Off Licence0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.9 km
  • Da Gino0.5 km
  • Delhi 60.5 km
  • Mocha Coffee Lounge0.5 km
  • Streetly Methodist Church Hall0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hardwick Arms0.9 km
  • Sutton Coldfield Golf Club0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Streetly Balti0.7 km
  • Streetly Village Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Hardwok Streetly Cantonese0.9 km
  • Jasmine House0.8 km
  • Rickshaw Takeaway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane2.8 km
  • Blake Street3.3 km
  • Four Oaks3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Burnett Road0.4 km
  • Burnett Road0.4 km