B74 4RS is a sought-after residential area on Butlers Lane, 0.5km from Hill in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Mere Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B74, B74 4RS offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4RS are sourced from Output Area E00047684 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTLERS LANE, B74 4RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTLERS LANE, B74 4RS.
361
41
£ 47,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B74 4RS 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.
Area Character
B74 4RS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 89% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B74 4RS. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B74 4RS has low crime rates — 11 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
The Arthur Terry School
Hill West Primary School
Mere Green Primary School
Four Oaks Primary School
Coppice Primary School
Langley School
Little Sutton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Pint Pot0.9 km
- Ale Hub Limited0.7 km
- Crown Inn0.9 km
- Jd Wetherspoon Mare Pool0.9 km
- Four Oaks P H0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Argos1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.9 km
- 99p Stores0.9 km
- Bracebridge Service Station0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Butlers Arms0.2 km
- Cock N Bull Co.0.8 km
- i-Krave0.9 km
- The Funky Bear Mere Green0.2 km
- Bean Green Kitchen0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys1.0 km
- M&S Simply Food - Unit 10.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Crown Takeaway0.8 km
- Mere Green Takeaway0.7 km
- Olive Tree Fish Bar0.9 km
- Joe's Pizza0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Butlers Lane0.2 km
- Blake Street1.5 km
- Four Oaks1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Butlers Lane Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B744RS · Data under Open Government Licence