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.
HILL HOOK ROAD, B74 4EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL HOOK ROAD, B74 4EF.
306
40
£ 51,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hill West Primary School
Four Oaks Primary School
The Arthur Terry School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Aston Wood Golf Club0.8 km
- Quill and Taper0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club0.5 km
- Grannys Pantry0.5 km
- Max's Coffee Shop0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B744EF · Data under Open Government Licence