Aldridge Road is in Streetly, Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B74 2DT is located in the Streetly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aldridge Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 2BD, B74 2BB, B74 2BG, B74 2DU, B74 2AD, B74 2BH, B74 2AR, B74 2AF, B74 2BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B74 2DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2DT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 27.6% | 26.1% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 60.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 53.9% | 57.1% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 32.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 16.3% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 20.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 35.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 14.5% | 26.8% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 23.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 73.7% | 60.6% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 88.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 87.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 22% | 0.9% | 21.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldridge Road was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% higher than the Streetly average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aldridge Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Streetly and the 206th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 340 Aldridge Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2023-10-10 | £285,878 |
| 312 Aldridge Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-04-12 | £155,806 |
| 326 Aldridge Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-08-04 | £293,241 |
| 330 Aldridge Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-07-23 | £279,340 |
| 350 Aldridge Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-05 | £334,354 |
B74 2DT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B74 2DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 3,785 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 | 153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindens Academy Hundred Acre Road , Streetly B74 2BB | 3out of 4 | 153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doe Bank Junior Mixed and Infant School Frampton Way , Great Barr B43 7UJ | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View JMI School Frampton Way , Great Barr B43 7UJ | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow View Academy Frampton Way , Great Barr B43 7UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly School Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | - not rated | 594 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon Language College Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,675 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 | 1,723 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire AP School 2 70 Raglan Road , B66 3ND | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 2,860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Nights | 39 Boundary Road, Streetly | 505 yd | |
| Herbivore | 1 Sutton Oak Road, Birmingham | 932 yd | |
| The Hollies Compass Childrens Home | 91 Chester Road, Streetly | 938 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Streetly | Chester Road North, Birmingham | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer John's | Aldridge Road, Streetly | 433 yd | |
| The Queslett | Queslett Road, Streetly | 475 yd | |
| Brew House | 49 Boundary Road, Streetly | 484 yd | |
| Deers Leap | 797 Queslett Road East, Oscott | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streetly Takeaway | 43 Boundary Road, Streetly | 505 yd | |
| Ruby Cantonese Takeaway | 3 Sutton Oak Corner, Birmingham | 907 yd | |
| Jade Garden | Jade Garden Take Away, 38A Bakers Lane | 1,030 yd | |
| Bakers Lane Fish Bar | 38 Bakers Lane, Birmingham | 1,030 yd | |
| Rickshaw Takeaway | 121 Chester Road, Streetly | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 921 Queslett Road, Birmingham | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| King Georges Field SUTTON OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 951 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.