Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

ST MARGARETS, B74 4HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARGARETS, B74 4HU.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 59,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 4HU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B74 4HU combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£765k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

B74 4HU is a sought-after residential area on St Margarets, 0.6km from Streetly 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 4HU offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £765k. 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 4HU are sourced from Output Area E00047682 (shared with 5 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 4HU. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.8%
Asian / British Asian33.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 720,000

7 sales · Mean £ 725,000

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

B74 4HU has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons3
Other crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Four Oaks Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.1 km
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Manor Primary School

Good395 pupils1.5 km
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Hill West Primary School

Good427 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Little Aston Golf Club0.7 km
  • Streetly Lawn Tennis Club Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Streetly Village Fish Bar0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Da Gino0.6 km
  • Delhi 60.6 km
  • Mocha Coffee Lounge0.6 km
  • Streetly Methodist Church Hall0.5 km
  • XO Lounge Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane1.8 km
  • Blake Street2.2 km
  • Four Oaks2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Methodist Church0.4 km
  • Methodist Church0.4 km