Is B75 5BZ a safe place to live?

Yes, B75 5BZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 20 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of B75 5BZ?

The population for the B75 5BZ area is approximately 212 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

MERE GREEN CLOSE, B75 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERE GREEN CLOSE, B75 5BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

212

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10

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3/10

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6/10

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3/10

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3/10

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6/10

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4/10

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4/10

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4/10

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Area Character

B75 5BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B75 5BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mere Green Close, 0.4km from Mere Green in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Mere Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B75 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00047722 (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 B75 5BZ. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%

Asian / British Asian8.3%

Black / African / Caribbean3.7%

Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

B75 5BZ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40

Shoplifting19

Burglary11

Vehicle crime11

Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

Mere Green Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils0.5 km

Moor Hall Primary School

Outstanding335 pupils0.6 km

Little Sutton Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils0.8 km

Coppice Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km

Langley School

Good105 pupils0.8 km

The Arthur Terry School

Good1730 pupils1.0 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding416 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby

Acorns Community Cafe0.8 km
Costa Coffee0.6 km
Renato Lounge0.4 km
The Hill Allotments0.6 km
Harvest Fields Centre1.0 km
+ 21 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby

The Old School House0.5 km
The Pint Pot0.3 km
Fox & Dogs0.3 km
The Mare Pool0.6 km
Ale Hub Limited0.6 km
+ 2 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

New Four Seasons Chinese Food0.6 km
Joe's Pizza0.6 km
Mere Green Takeaway0.5 km
Olive Tree Fish Bar0.6 km

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby

99p Stores0.6 km
Esso Roughley Service Station0.9 km
Post Office0.2 km
Simply Local0.5 km
Sushi Gourmet0.2 km
+ 10 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Moor Hall Hotel0.8 km

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

5 nearby

M&S Simply Food - Unit 10.6 km
The Coperative Supermarket1.0 km
Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
Sainsburys0.2 km
Lidl0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Four Oaks1.0 km
Butlers Lane1.2 km
Blake Street2.5 km