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B74

SUTTON COLDFIELD

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B74 encompasses SUTTON COLDFIELD and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £481,316
1yr change ▲ 5.9%
Crime 89% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£481,316

▲ 5.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

68% above national avg

Crime Rate

8.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

89% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

342 Mbps

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.

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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

£463K £470K £478K £485K £493K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

1,183,618

Population

57

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.

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342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about B74 SUTTON COLDFIELD

What is the average house price in B74 SUTTON COLDFIELD?
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 SUTTON COLDFIELD 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 is the population of B74 SUTTON COLDFIELD?
The population of B74 (SUTTON COLDFIELD) is approximately 1,183,618 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 24% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in B74 SUTTON COLDFIELD?
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.

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