Foley Road West is in Sutton Coldfield and in Walsall district. B74 3NS 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 Foley Road West, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 3LT, B74 3NR, B74 3LS, B74 3NY, B74 3PH, WS9 0YX, B74 3PJ, B74 3LN, B74 3NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B74 3NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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 | 20.6% | 21.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 65.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 41.2% | 44% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 41.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21% | 19% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 8.3% | -12.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 14% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 35% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 18.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 15.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.5% | 67% | -17.5% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 93.6% | 89.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 89.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 18.6% | 0.9% | 17.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foley Road West was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the Aldridge Central and South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foley Road West has the 20th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Aldridge Central and South and the 100th lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Foley Road West, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2020-05-13 | £510,330 |
| 122 Foley Road West, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-03-31 | £648,444 |
| 130 Foley Road West, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £293,500 | 2016-01-29 | £466,304 |
B74 3NS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B74 3NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 5,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 5,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood School Blackwood Road , Streetly B74 3PH | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly Blackwood Road , Streetly B74 3PL | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Briar Avenue , Streetly B74 3HX | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindens Primary School Hundred Acre Road , Streetly B74 2BB | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetstone Field Primary School Beaufort Way , Aldridge WS9 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,225 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 5,111 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 5,332 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathe Coffee Lounge | 81 Blackwood Road, Streetly | 528 yd | |
| Peninsular Cantonese Restaurant | 336 Chester Road, Aldridge | 593 yd | |
| Breakfast Express | 188c Chester Road, Streetly | 734 yd | |
| Pacific Nurseries Limited | Pacific Nurseries, Chester Road | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Arms | Chester Road, Streetly | 496 yd | |
| Foley Arms | 293 Foley Road West, Streetly | 723 yd | |
| Veseyans Rugby Club | Veseyan Sports And Social Club, Little Hardwick Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Fish Bar | 85 Blackwood Road, Streetly | 518 yd | |
| Spice Inn | 69 Blackwood Road, Streetly | 518 yd | |
| Hardwok Streetly Cantonese | 124 Hardwick Road, Aldridge | 690 yd | |
| Streetly Balti | 188 Chester Road, Streetly | 734 yd | |
| Jasmine House | Unit 3, Stockland Court, 121 Chester Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 184 B, Chester Road | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwood School BLACKWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| The Streetly Association STREETLY SURE START CHILDRENS CENTRE STREETLY SURE START CHILDRENS CENTRE FOLEY ROAD EAST | grass pitches, squash courts | 799 yd |
| The Veseyans Sports And Social Club LITTLE HARDWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 972 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 | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.