Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BLACKBERRY LANE, B74 4JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBERRY LANE, B74 4JQ.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 4JQ 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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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B74 4JQ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.

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

B74 4JQ is a safe, established residential area on Blackberry Lane, 0.5km from Four Oaks in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Four Oaks ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For families considering a move, B74 4JQ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B74 4JQ are sourced from Output Area E00047775 (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 4JQ. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.6%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 145,000

19 sales · Mean £ 144,710

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

B74 4JQ 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 offences20
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Four Oaks Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.3 km
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Hill West Primary School

Good427 pupils0.3 km
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The Arthur Terry School

Good1730 pupils1.1 km
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Little Aston Primary Academy

Good226 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Premier Foodstore(ta SELECT N SAVE)0.3 km
  • Blake St News0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Red & White0.8 km
  • Acorn Motor Company Ltd0.4 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Aston Wood Golf Club0.9 km
  • Crown Inn0.6 km
  • Streetly Lawn Tennis Club Ltd0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Crown Takeaway0.7 km
  • Hungry Sparrow0.3 km
  • Chennai Indian & Bangladeshi0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Butlers Lane0.8 km
  • Blake Street1.0 km
  • Four Oaks2.3 km