Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

THORNEY ROAD, B74 3JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNEY ROAD, B74 3JA.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 52,900 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 3JA 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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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B74 3JA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £432k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £432k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 5.7% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, B74 3JA is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, up 5.7% 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 3JA are sourced from Output Area E00052458 (shared with 6 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 3JA. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.0%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 432,000

2 sales · Mean £ 432,000

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

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

Violence and sexual offences25
Public order7
Burglary5
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils0.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly

Outstanding238 pupils0.6 km
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Blackwood School

Good697 pupils0.7 km
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The Streetly Academy

Good1533 pupils1.2 km
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Lindens Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Red and White Off Licence1.0 km
  • Blackwood Butchers Limited0.5 km
  • Blackwood Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Taylors News0.5 km
  • Bridle Lane Post Office0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Sutton Coldfield Golf Club0.5 km
  • Brew House0.8 km
  • Hardwick Arms0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Breathe Coffee Lounge0.5 km
  • The Hollies Compass Childrens Home0.4 km
  • Breakfast Express0.2 km
  • Indian Nights0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Blackwood Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Hardwok Streetly Cantonese1.0 km
  • Jasmine House0.2 km
  • Rickshaw Takeaway0.2 km
  • Streetly Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane3.4 km
  • Four Oaks3.8 km
  • Blake Street3.9 km