Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BUTLERS LANE, B74 4RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTLERS LANE, B74 4RS.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.5%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences20
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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The Arthur Terry School

Good1730 pupils0.4 km
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Hill West Primary School

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Mere Green Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils0.8 km
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Four Oaks Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.2 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good422 pupils1.5 km
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Langley School

Good105 pupils1.5 km
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Little Sutton Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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