Mayland Drive is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B74 2DG 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 Mayland Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 2ET, B74 2EU, B74 2DF, B74 2DQ, B74 2BA, B74 2AX, B74 2ES, B74 2FH, B73 6TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B74 2DG 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 2DG 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 Mayland Drive 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.
Mayland Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mayland Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2025-07-18 | £498,337 |
| 19 Mayland Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-10-31 | £301,326 |
| 15 Mayland Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2023-10-27 | £376,138 |
| 17 Mayland Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-12-23 | £329,798 |
| 5 Mayland Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2021-03-05 | £304,830 |
B74 2DG 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 | 3,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,044 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 | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindens Academy Hundred Acre Road , Streetly B74 2BB | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banners Gate Infant and Nursery School Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banners Gate Primary School Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Park Primary Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly School Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | - not rated | 510 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings School Hornsey Road , B44 0JN | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 3out of 4 | 2,418 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 | 3,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 5,451 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 | 1,082 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 2,953 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 | 279 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Streetly | Chester Road North, Birmingham | 350 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 39 Boundary Road, Streetly | 819 yd | |
| Big Singh's Pizza | 4 Cooksey Lane, Birmingham | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queslett | Queslett Road, Streetly | 226 yd | |
| Brew House | 49 Boundary Road, Streetly | 810 yd | |
| Deers Leap | 797 Queslett Road East, Oscott | 848 yd | |
| The Sportsmans Rest | The Sportsman Rest, 20 Cooksey Lane | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Cantonese Takeaway | 3 Sutton Oak Corner, Birmingham | 237 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden Take Away, 38A Bakers Lane | 353 yd | |
| Bakers Lane Fish Bar | 38 Bakers Lane, Birmingham | 353 yd | |
| Streetly Takeaway | 43 Boundary Road, Streetly | 819 yd | |
| MelonMan | 3 Norbury Road, Birmingham | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 921 Queslett Road, Birmingham | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Field SUTTON OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Cooksey Lane Playing Fields Cooksey Lane | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Banners Gate Primary School COPPICE VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 960 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 260.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.