Hampton Drive is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B74 2SQ is located in the Sutton Four Oaks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hampton Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 2RN, B74 2SG, B74 2TZ, B74 2TU, B74 2RY, B74 2ST, B74 2SH, B74 2RW, B74 2TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B74 2SQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 53.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46.8% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B74 2SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.5% | 43% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 34.2% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 48.9% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 9.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.1% | 14.6% | -6.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 51.9% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
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 | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 91.5% | 75.9% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 92.9% | 88.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 87.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampton Drive was 171.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 256.0% higher than the Sutton Four Oaks average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hampton Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks and the 648th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hampton Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2012-08-16 | £876,599 |
| 2 Hampton Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £484,995 | 2006-12-22 | £845,106 |
| 5 Hampton Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £309,500 | 2002-08-15 | £798,397 |
| 4 Hampton Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2000-03-16 | £1,104,235 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary School Trinity Road , Four Oaks B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Junior School Trinity Road , Four Oaks B75 6TJ | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Infant School Trinity Road , Four Oaks B75 6TJ | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Little Sutton Lane , B75 6PB | - not rated | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Little Sutton Lane , B75 6PB | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sutton Middle School Worcester Lane , B75 5NL | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindridge Junior School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ | - not rated | 3,895 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School St Paul's 88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd House School 6 Streetly Lane , B74 4TT | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wylde Green College 245 Birmingham Road , B72 1EA | - not rated | 3,913 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 3,938 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Community Cafe | Coppice Primary School, Trinity Road | 522 yd | |
| The Green House | Halfway House, 226 Lichfield Road | 720 yd | |
| i-Krave | 278 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 939 yd | |
| Bhujon Cocktail Bar & Dining | 292 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 939 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 294 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Tennis Club | Hartopp Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 648 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoon Mare Pool | 294 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 939 yd | |
| The Mare Pool | Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Four Seasons Chinese Food | 266 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 827 yd | |
| Olive Tree Fish Bar | 278A Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Simply Food - Unit 1 | 304 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Squash Club WENTWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 412 yd |
| Coppice Primary School TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Four Oaks Tennis Club HARTOPP ROAD | tennis courts | 828 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School (B75) LITTLE SUTTON LANE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Sutton United Tennis Club Tamworth Road | tennis courts | 990 yd |
| Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club (Prince Of Wales Ground) Tamworth Road | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Better Gym (Mere Green) LICHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,023 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.