Beechcroft Crescent is in Sutton Coldfield and in Walsall district. B74 3SQ 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 Beechcroft Crescent, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 3SH, B74 3SG, B74 3NU, B74 3SB, B74 3TT, B74 3SF, B74 3SE, B74 3RR, B74 3RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B74 3SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 48.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 31.9% | 31.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 53.5% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) 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 | 55.2% | 50.3% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 36.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 9.7% | 5.2% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 3SQ this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 12.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 21.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 33.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.8% | 88.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.6% | 96.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 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 | 96% | 96.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechcroft Crescent was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% lower than the Streetly average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechcroft Crescent has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Streetly and the 121st lowest crime rate of 824 local areas in Walsall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Beechcroft Crescent, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2023-05-31 | £268,738 |
| 17 Beechcroft Crescent, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-05-24 | £345,484 |
| 49A Beechcroft Crescent, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-01-04 | £448,338 |
| 21 Beechcroft Crescent, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-08-05 | £287,671 |
| 11 Beechcroft Crescent, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2014-08-11 | £324,232 |
B74 3SQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 5,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 5,205 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 | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly Blackwood Road , Streetly B74 3PL | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Briar Avenue , Streetly B74 3HX | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whetstone Field Primary School Beaufort Way , Aldridge WS9 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindens Primary School Hundred Acre Road , Streetly B74 2BB | 4out of 4 | 1,976 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 | 2,162 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SR | 3out of 4 | 4,100 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 | 3,556 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 4,261 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 | 4,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 4,777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hydesville Tower School 25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG | - not rated | 4,939 yd | Other independent 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 | 964 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | Valley Nursery, 297 Erdington Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Arms | 293 Foley Road West, Streetly | 100 yd | |
| Veseyans Rugby Club | Veseyan Sports And Social Club, Little Hardwick Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Fish Bar | 85 Blackwood Road, Streetly | 959 yd | |
| Spice Inn | 69 Blackwood Road, Streetly | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwood School BLACKWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| The Veseyans Sports And Social Club LITTLE HARDWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 758 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 | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.