Bakers Lane is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B74 2BA is located in the Sutton Vesey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bakers Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 2AB, B74 2DG, B74 2EU, B74 2AH, B74 2AA, B74 2AX, B74 2DQ, B74 2EZ, B74 2ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B74 2BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.5% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.5% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B74 2BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.9% | 30.7% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 55.8% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.8% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 52.1% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 11.2% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 10.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 6.4% | -2.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 23.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 38.6% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.3% | 19.8% | 13.5% | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.4% | 75.9% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.5% | 94% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 91.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 13.9% | 0.9% | 13.0% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bakers Lane was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Kingstanding average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bakers Lane has the 87th lowest crime rate of 179 local areas in Kingstanding and the 1289th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Bakers Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2024-07-26 | £350,840 |
| 99 Bakers Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-02-12 | £418,576 |
| 113 Bakers Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £436,500 | 2023-01-20 | £441,738 |
| 109 Bakers Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2021-05-28 | £420,661 |
| 100 Bakers Lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-05-07 | £412,413 |
B74 2BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 4out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindens Primary School Hundred Acre Road , Streetly B74 2BB | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindens Academy Hundred Acre Road , Streetly B74 2BB | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banners Gate Infant and Nursery School Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banners Gate Primary School Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School (NC) Bandywood Crescent , B44 9NA | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly School Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | - not rated | 627 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings School Hornsey Road , B44 0JN | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Birmingham College Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NE | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 5,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbivore | 1 Sutton Oak Road, Birmingham | 359 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Streetly | Chester Road North, Birmingham | 413 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 39 Boundary Road, Streetly | 908 yd | |
| Big Singh's Pizza | 4 Cooksey Lane, Birmingham | 908 yd | |
| Boopathi's Restaurant | 84 Bandywood Road, Birmingham | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queslett | Queslett Road, Streetly | 217 yd | |
| Deers Leap | 797 Queslett Road East, Oscott | 722 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Rest | The Sportsman Rest, 20 Cooksey Lane | 874 yd | |
| Brew House | 49 Boundary Road, Streetly | 897 yd | |
| The Crown At Kingstanding | The Royal British Legion, Lambeth Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Cantonese Takeaway | 3 Sutton Oak Corner, Birmingham | 234 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden Take Away, 38A Bakers Lane | 383 yd | |
| Bakers Lane Fish Bar | 38 Bakers Lane, Birmingham | 383 yd | |
| Streetly Takeaway | 43 Boundary Road, Streetly | 908 yd | |
| MelonMan | 3 Norbury Road, Birmingham | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 921 Queslett Road, Birmingham | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Field SUTTON OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Cooksey Lane Playing Fields Cooksey Lane | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Banners Gate Primary School COPPICE VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.