Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WELFORD GROVE, B74 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELFORD GROVE, B74 4BB.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 4BB 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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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B74 4BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £440k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 15.9% year-on-year.

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

B74 4BB is a sought-after residential area on Welford Grove, 0.3km from Four Oaks in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Four Oaks ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B74, B74 4BB offers 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. 92% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, up 15.9% 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 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00047713 (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 4BB. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 432,500

10 sales · Mean £ 437,800

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

B74 4BB has low crime rates — 23 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 offences38
Shoplifting25
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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The Arthur Terry School

Good1730 pupils0.3 km
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Hill West Primary School

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Mere Green Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils0.8 km
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Four Oaks Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.1 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good422 pupils1.5 km
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Langley School

Good105 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Pizza Traders0.4 km
  • The Funky Bear Mere Green0.5 km
  • Bean Green Kitchen0.6 km
  • Bhujon Cocktail Bar & Dining0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Joe's Pizza0.7 km
  • New Four Seasons Chinese Food1.0 km
  • Crown Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mere Green Takeaway0.7 km
  • Olive Tree Fish Bar0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • 99p Stores0.9 km
  • Bracebridge Service Station0.5 km
  • Simply Local0.7 km
  • One Stop Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Acme Cleaning0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Four Oaks P H0.5 km
  • The Mare Pool0.8 km
  • The Old School House0.8 km
  • Ale Hub Limited0.7 km
  • Crown Inn0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • M&S Simply Food - Unit 10.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane0.2 km
  • Four Oaks1.5 km
  • Blake Street1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Butlers Lane Rail Station0.2 km