Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

HILL HOOK ROAD, B74 4EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL HOOK ROAD, B74 4EF.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 40, B74 4EF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £328k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.

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

B74 4EF is a safe, established residential area on Hill Hook Road, 0.6km from Hill in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Mere Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

Day-to-day life in B74 4EF has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k, up 10.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B74 4EF are sourced from Output Area E00047768 (shared with 4 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 4EF. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.9%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 292,500

10 sales · Mean £ 285,500

Detached

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

B74 4EF has low crime rates — 24 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 offences31
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order7
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Hill West Primary School

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Four Oaks Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km
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The Arthur Terry School

Good1730 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Premier Foodstore(ta SELECT N SAVE)0.5 km
  • Blake St News0.3 km
  • Acorn Motor Company Ltd0.5 km
  • Little Aston News0.9 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Aston Wood Golf Club0.8 km
  • Quill and Taper0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Grannys Pantry0.5 km
  • Max's Coffee Shop0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Hungry Sparrow0.5 km
  • Chennai Indian & Bangladeshi0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blake Street0.6 km
  • Butlers Lane0.9 km
  • Four Oaks2.5 km