Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BRADGATE DRIVE, B74 4XG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADGATE DRIVE, B74 4XG.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B74 4XG 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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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B74 4XG combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£462k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £462k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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

B74 4XG is a sought-after residential area on Bradgate Drive, 0.3km from Hill Hook 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 4XG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k, down 2.8% year-on-year. 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 4XG are sourced from Output Area E00047679 (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 4XG. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.8%
Asian / British Asian22.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 460,000

16 sales · Mean £ 467,281

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Terraced

£ 354,250

1 sales · Mean £ 354,250

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

B74 4XG has low crime rates — 14 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 offences16
Vehicle crime14
Burglary4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Four Oaks Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.6 km
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Hill West Primary School

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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Little Aston Primary Academy

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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The Arthur Terry School

Good1730 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Premier Foodstore(ta SELECT N SAVE)0.2 km
  • Blake St News0.5 km
  • Acorn Motor Company Ltd0.1 km
  • Little Aston News0.4 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Aston Wood Golf Club0.3 km
  • Quill and Taper0.6 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

2 nearby
  • Hungry Sparrow0.3 km
  • Chennai Indian & Bangladeshi0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blake Street0.5 km
  • Butlers Lane1.2 km
  • Four Oaks2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Hall0.4 km
  • Village Hall0.5 km
  • Blake Street Rail Station0.5 km