Meadow Close is in Sutton Coldfield and in Walsall district. B74 3JE 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 Meadow Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 3EA, B74 3JH, B74 3JQ, B74 3DZ, B74 3JD, B74 3JG, B74 3EB, B74 3DX, B74 3JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B74 3JE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51% | 52.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49% | 47.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 3JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.5% 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 | 23.3% | 16.7% | -6.6% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 68.5% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 24.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 50% | 52.1% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 13.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 12.4% | -10.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 41.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 15.3% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 88.5% | 78.8% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 93.1% | 87.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 87.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.4% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.3% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.1% | 37.2% | -19.1% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 10.8% | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Close was 42.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Aldridge Central and South average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Meadow Close has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Aldridge Central and South and the 258th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Meadow Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-05-30 | £506,677 |
| 17 Meadow Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-11-04 | £478,435 |
| 19 Meadow Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-10-10 | £525,109 |
| 8 Meadow Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2016-06-10 | £716,690 |
| 3 Meadow Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-05-01 | £553,000 |
B74 3JE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 3JE 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 3JE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 5,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School Briar Avenue , Streetly B74 3HX | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly Blackwood Road , Streetly B74 3PL | - not rated | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwood School Blackwood Road , Streetly B74 3PH | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwood School Blackwood Road , B74 3PH | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindens Primary School Hundred Acre Road , Streetly B74 2BB | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly School Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetwynd House School 6 Streetly Lane , B74 4TT | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longmoor School and Residential Unit Coppice View Road , B73 6UE | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Coppice View Road , Sutton Coldfield B73 6UE | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Crowns School Skip Lane , WS5 3NB | - not rated | 3,687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsular Cantonese Restaurant | 336 Chester Road, Aldridge | 395 yd | |
| Pacific Nurseries Limited | Pacific Nurseries, Chester Road | 624 yd | |
| Breakfast Express | 188c Chester Road, Streetly | 700 yd | |
| Breathe Coffee Lounge | 81 Blackwood Road, Streetly | 746 yd | |
| Da Gino | 14 Burnett Road, Streetly | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Arms | Chester Road, Streetly | 162 yd | |
| Sutton Coldfield Golf Club | 110 Thornhill Road, Streetly | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwok Streetly Cantonese | 124 Hardwick Road, Aldridge | 330 yd | |
| Streetly Balti | 188 Chester Road, Streetly | 700 yd | |
| Blackwood Fish Bar | 85 Blackwood Road, Streetly | 739 yd | |
| Spice Inn | 69 Blackwood Road, Streetly | 739 yd | |
| Streetly Village Fish Bar | Burnett Road, Streetly | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 184 B, Chester Road | 700 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 46 - 48 Thornhill Road, Streetly | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Streetly Association STREETLY SURE START CHILDRENS CENTRE STREETLY SURE START CHILDRENS CENTRE FOLEY ROAD EAST | grass pitches, squash courts | 312 yd |
| Blackwood School BLACKWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Sutton Coldfield Golf Club THORNHILL ROAD | golf | 838 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.