Talbot Avenue is in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield and in Lichfield district. B74 3DB is located in the Little Aston & Stonnall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Talbot Avenue, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 3AA, B74 3BU, B74 3BT, B74 4HL, B74 3DD, B74 3AB, B74 3BX, B74 3XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B74 3DB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 48.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 3DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 23.2% | 23.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 63% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 52% | 62.9% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 28.2% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around B74 3DB this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 7.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 52.2% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 16.5% | 26.8% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 23.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 74% | 55.6% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 89.1% | 80.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 80.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 0.5% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 16.2% | 0.9% | 15.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Avenue was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Bourne Vale average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Talbot Avenue has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bourne Vale and the 147th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot B Talbot House Talbot Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2024-08-08 | £1,198,566 |
| Talbot House Talbot Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £2,420,000 | 2022-01-21 | £2,688,889 |
| Greensleeves Talbot Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2021-06-14 | £2,064,564 |
| Strathmore Talbot Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £777,500 | 2016-04-15 | £1,202,004 |
| Marigold Talbot Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2011-10-14 | £1,935,050 |
B74 3DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 3DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 77 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School Briar Avenue , Streetly B74 3HX | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Oaks Primary School Edge Hill Road , Four Oaks B74 4PA | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Aston Primary Academy Forge Lane , Little Aston B74 3BE | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly Blackwood Road , Streetly B74 3PL | 4out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwood School Blackwood Road , Streetly B74 3PH | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 2out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN | 3out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG | 3out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 4,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB | - not rated | 4,891 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 5,272 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 5,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streetly Methodist Church Hall | Streetly Methodist Church, Thornhill Road | 351 yd | |
| Da Gino | 14 Burnett Road, Streetly | 441 yd | |
| Delhi 6 | 12A Burnett Road, Streetly | 442 yd | |
| Mocha Coffee Lounge | 8 - 10A Burnett Road, Streetly | 448 yd | |
| XO Lounge Limited | 52 Thornhill Road, Streetly | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Aston Golf Club | Roman Road, Little Aston | 822 yd | |
| Streetly Lawn Tennis Club Ltd | Park View Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 873 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Golf Club | 110 Thornhill Road, Streetly | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streetly Village Fish Bar | Burnett Road, Streetly | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 46 - 48 Thornhill Road, Streetly | 465 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streetly Lawn Tennis Club PARK VIEW ROAD | tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Little Aston Golf Club ROMAN ROAD | golf | 740 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Golf Club THORNHILL ROAD | golf | 1,089 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 426.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.