Area Information for Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ

This postcode in Sutton Coldfield is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Sutton Four Oaks ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This page combines information for the address Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B74 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in April 2004. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward Sutton Four Oaks
Constituency Sutton Coldfield * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Sutton Four Oaks), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ:

Belwell Place, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AF
Belwell Place, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AW
Belwell Place, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AZ
Belwell Place, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AY
Belwell Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AL
Belwell Grange, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4TN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B74 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 59
Semi-Detached 26
Terraced 4
Flat (Purpose-Built) 62
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 3
Total 154
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 92
Owned with Mortgage 41
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 12
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 153

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 62
Two People 57
Three People 9
Four People 20
Five People 6
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 154

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Sutton Coldfield consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 62
Family Household 89
Other Household 3
Total 154

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 72
Deprived In One Dimension 60
Deprived In Two Dimensions 20
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 154

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Sutton Coldfield constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 141
Female 172
Total 313

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around B74 4AJ has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 41% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic. This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 9
5-9 18
10-14 13
15-19 13
20-24 11
25-29 11
30-34 4
35-39 19
40-44 16
45-49 14
50-54 23
55-59 22
60-64 16
65-69 13
70-74 25
75-79 32
80-84 22
85+ 35
Total 316

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B74 4AJ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 44
Married 160
Separated 1
Divorced 19
Widowed 46
Total 270

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health. Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad. It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 146
Good 110
Fair 47
Bad 9
Very Bad 3
Total 315

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship. The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 114
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 33
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 27
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
No GCSEs or Equivalent 57
Other 5
Total 270

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 91% white. As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported. There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 285
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Indian 17
Other Asian 4
Black Caribbean 2
Total 314

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 299
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 312

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 299
10+ Years 7
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 311

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B74 4AJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 26
United Kingdom 277
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 4
North America or Caribbean 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 84
Christian 200
Buddhist 0
Hindu 4
Jewish 0
Muslim 4
Sikh 13
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 8
Total 313

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Sutton Four Oaks ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 48% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census. Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 62
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 15
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 9
Retired 129
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 5
Other 4
Total 271

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 32
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 23
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 4
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 2
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 2
Total 112

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 58
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 78
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 39
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 6
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 15
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 21
Full-time Student 9
Total 273

Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ is within the Sutton Four Oaks policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near B74 4AJ
Neighbourhood Team Address Sutton Four Oaks
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2720

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to B74 4AJ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B74 4AJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ. The nearest railway station is Butlers Lane, approximately 800 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Butlers Lane 800 yards
Four Oaks 0.5 miles
Blake Street 1.4 miles
Sutton Coldfield 1.5 miles
Wylde Green 2.8 miles
Chester Road 3.5 miles
Shenstone 3.7 miles
Erdington 4 miles
Gravelly Hill 5 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 5.5 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 5.6 miles
Perry Barr 5.6 miles
Aston 5.9 miles
Water Orton 6 miles
Walsall 6.3 miles
Tame Bridge Parkway 6.4 miles
Lichfield City 6.5 miles
Wilnecote (Staffs) 6.7 miles
Bescot Stadium 6.8 miles
Duddeston 7 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ. The nearest is Mere Green Primary School, approximately 480 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ. The nearest is The Arthur Terry School, approximately 380 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Arthur Terry School 380 yards November 2022
    
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School 1.3 miles April 2024
    
Plantsbrook School 2 miles June 2019
    
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls 2.2 miles November 2022
    
Fairfax 2.3 miles May 2024
    
The Streetly Academy 2.3 miles October 2022
    
The Royal Sutton School 2.4 miles December 2023
    
Bishop Walsh Catholic School 2.9 miles April 2016
    
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College 3.4 miles May 2013
    
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School 3.5 miles September 2016
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ. The nearest is Four Oaks Medical Centre, approximately 440 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ. The nearest is Belwell Dental, approximately 60 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ. The nearest is Good Hope Hospital, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Good Hope Hospital 1.6 miles
Spire Little Aston Hospital 2 miles
Endeavour Court 4.4 miles
Reservoir Court 4.4 miles
Eden Unit 4.7 miles
Forward House 4.7 miles
Ardenleigh 4.8 miles
Sir Robert Peel Hospital 5.2 miles
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital 6.9 miles
Manor Hospital 6.9 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Sutton Coldfield, B74 4AJ. The nearest is Malcom Gray & Associates, approximately 350 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.