B74 — SUTTON COLDFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B74

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B74 is £481,316, which is 44% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B74 cost 67.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B74 have risen 5.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£770,217	515
Semi-detached	£382,520	413
Terraced	£337,756	102
Flat	£201,413	342
All types	£481,316	1407

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B74

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 8.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B74 has a crime rate well 89% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B74

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B74 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Manor Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Four Oaks Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Streetly Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

1,183,618

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B74 are 342.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B74 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B74 — SUTTON COLDFIELD

Area Summary

B74 (SUTTON COLDFIELD) offers above-average property prices (£481,316, 68% above national average), low crime (89% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (342 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B74?

The average house price in B74 (SUTTON COLDFIELD) is £481,316, based on 1407 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 68% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.9% over the past year.

Is B74 a safe area to live?

Crime in B74 is significantly below the national average (8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B74?

There are 10 schools in or near B74. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in B74?

Council tax in B74 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B74?

The average broadband download speed in B74 is 342 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B74 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B74 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.