Midgley Drive is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B74 2TW 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 Midgley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 2XS, B74 2TN, B74 4TN, B74 2XR, B74 2UP, B74 2TL, B74 2TP, B74 2UY, B74 2XY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B74 2TW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% | 51.9% | -6.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 41.4% | 48.1% | 6.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 2TW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 14.6% | 18% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 61.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 13.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 | 39.4% | 45.5% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 37.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 12.8% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 15.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 42.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 8.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.4% | 85.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 94.6% | 90.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 93.7% | 90.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Midgley Drive was 5.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Sutton Four Oaks average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Midgley Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% 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 Midgley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £732,500 | 2025-01-22 | £725,108 |
| 5 Midgley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2024-06-10 | £745,193 |
| 20 Midgley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-05-03 | £958,210 |
| 11 Midgley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-10-06 | £513,199 |
| 34 Midgley Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £741,034 | 2022-09-20 | £737,276 |
B74 2TW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B74 2TW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 164 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mere Green Primary School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Trinity Road , Four Oaks B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill West Primary School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Hall Primary School Rowallan Road , B75 6RE | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Little Sutton Lane , B75 6PB | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Jockey Road , B73 5PT | 4out of 4 | 3,749 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfax Fairfax Road , B75 7JT | 3out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 859 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Specialist College The Lindridge, Lindridge Road , B75 7JB | - not rated | 4,568 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB | - not rated | 4,826 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romantica Italian Restaurant | 287 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 299 yd | |
| i-Krave | 278 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 308 yd | |
| Bhujon Cocktail Bar & Dining | 292 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 308 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 294 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 308 yd | |
| Subway | 286 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Wetherspoon Mare Pool | 294 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 308 yd | |
| The Mare Pool | Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 346 yd | |
| Four Oaks P H | The Four Oaks Public House, 62 Belwell Lane | 438 yd | |
| Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield | 4 Hill Village Road, Birmingham | 444 yd | |
| The Old School House | Mere Green Road, Birmingham | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Tree Fish Bar | 278A Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 306 yd | |
| New Four Seasons Chinese Food | 266 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 306 yd | |
| Joe's Pizza | 285A Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 359 yd | |
| Mere Green Takeaway | 8 Hill Village Road, Birmingham | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Simply Food - Unit 1 | 304 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 308 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 30 Mere Green Road, Birmingham | 679 yd | |
| Lidl | 55 Mere Green Road, Birmingham | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym (Mere Green) LICHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Mere Green Primary School MERE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Arthur Terry Sports Centre KITTOE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Arthur Terry School KITTOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Coppice Primary School TRINITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Four Oaks Tennis Club HARTOPP ROAD | tennis courts | 995 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 | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.