Postcode Analysis Walsall, West Midlands

FOLEY ROAD WEST, B74 3NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLEY ROAD WEST, B74 3NS.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 3NS 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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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B74 3NS combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£387k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

B74 3NS is a sought-after residential area on Foley Road West, 0.4km from Streetly in Streetly. Administratively it sits within Aldridge Central and South ward and the Aldridge-Brownhills constituency.

For serious buyers, B74 3NS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Walsall.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k. 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 3NS are sourced from Output Area E00052493 (shared with 7 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 3NS. 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 / British67.0%
Asian / British Asian28.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 387,500

1 sales · Mean £ 387,500

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

B74 3NS has low crime rates — 10 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 offences14
Vehicle crime10
Burglary8
Other crime4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Blackwood School

Good697 pupils0.2 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly

Outstanding238 pupils0.4 km
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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Blackwood Butchers Limited0.5 km
  • Blackwood Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Bridle Lane Post Office0.5 km
  • Streetly Stores0.5 km
  • Taylors News0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Breathe Coffee Lounge0.5 km
  • Breakfast Express0.7 km
  • Peninsular Cantonese Restaurant0.5 km
  • Pacific Nurseries Limited0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Veseyans Rugby Club0.8 km
  • Foley Arms0.7 km
  • Hardwick Arms0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Spice Inn0.5 km
  • Streetly Balti0.7 km
  • Blackwood Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Hardwok Streetly Cantonese0.6 km
  • Jasmine House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane3.8 km
  • Blake Street4.0 km
  • Four Oaks4.4 km