Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B74 4BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	52.5%	49.8%	-2.7%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	47.5%	50.2%	2.7%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.8%	38.2%	5.4%	37.9%	0.3%
Married: Opposite sex	34.4%	35.8%	1.4%	44.2%	-8.4%
Separated	3.1%	1.9%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	14.9%	12.3%	-2.6%	9.1%	3.2%
Widowed	14.9%	11.8%	-3.1%	6.1%	5.7%

Health

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	49.3%	39.4%	-9.9%	48.4%	-9.0%
Good health	27.8%	34.9%	7.1%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	17%	14.1%	-2.9%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	5.8%	9.1%	3.3%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.2%	1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.6%	20%	-4.6%	18.2%	1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.2%	9%	1.8%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.8%	14.8%	3.0%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	5.2%	1.6%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.3%	11.4%	-1.9%	16.9%	-5.5%
Degree or Similar	35.9%	36.7%	0.8%	33.8%	2.9%
Other	3.6%	2.9%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Chinese	0.4%	2.9%	2.5%	0.7%	2.2%
Indian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.0%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96%	88.5%	-7.5%	81.4%	7.1%
Other	0%	3.3%	3.3%	1.6%	1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% 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	96.9%	91.7%	-5.2%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	0.4%	4.1%	3.7%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	3.7%	1.9%	5.6%	-1.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	91.7%	-2.9%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	0%	5.8%	5.8%	9.8%	-4.0%
2-5 Years	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	4%	0.4%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.5%	76.7%	6.8%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.3%	37.2%	-0.9%
Christian	55.4%	46.2%	9.2%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Lichfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lichfield Road was 91.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% higher than the Sutton Four Oaks average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lichfield Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks and the 1464th highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in B74 4BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lichfield Road are based on 1301 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Birmingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B74 4BJ

Average Price
£673,250

Semi-Detached
£555,650

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£790,850

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lichfield Road

Average Price
£453,649

Semi-Detached
£551,708

Terraced
£486,719

Detached
£709,129

Flats/Maisonettes
£243,214

Other
£3,229,331

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lichfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
394 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2020-07-10	£502,581
390 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2015-02-12	£667,642
396 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2011-05-25	£1,147,770
398 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2011-04-21	£908,088
396 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2010-06-07	£449,091

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B74 4BJ

Employment

B74 4BJ 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 4BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	13
Manufacturing	12
Education	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mere Green Combined School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL	- not rated	428 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mere Green Primary School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL	- not rated	428 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ley Hill Junior School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL	- not rated	458 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ley Hill Infants' School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL	- not rated	458 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hill West Primary School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD	3out of 4	982 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Sutton Middle School Worcester Lane , B75 5NL	- not rated	1,550 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lindridge Junior School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ	- not rated	4,829 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ	- not rated	365 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ	3out of 4	365 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH	4out of 4	2,734 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH	- not rated	2,734 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB	- not rated	4,009 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chetwynd House School 6 Streetly Lane , B74 4TT	- not rated	951 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ	3out of 4	1,304 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highclare School St Paul's 88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY	- not rated	2,268 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB	3out of 4	4,160 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB	- not rated	4,160 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Butlers Arms	444 Lichfield Road, Sutton Trinity	184 yd
Pizza Traders	Butlers Arms, 444 Lichfield Road	184 yd
The Funky Bear Mere Green	93 Hill Village Road, Birmingham	242 yd
Flints	Belwell Lane, Birmingham	367 yd
Shimla Restaurant	9 Mere Green Road, Birmingham	456 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield	4 Hill Village Road, Birmingham	405 yd
The Old School House	Mere Green Road, Birmingham	456 yd
The Mare Pool	Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks	566 yd
The Pint Pot	The Pint Pot, 50 Tower Road	621 yd
JD Wetherspoon Mare Pool	294 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks	628 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mere Green Takeaway	8 Hill Village Road, Birmingham	349 yd
Joe's Pizza	285A Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks	442 yd
Olive Tree Fish Bar	278A Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks	657 yd
New Four Seasons Chinese Food	266 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks	747 yd
Crown Takeaway	66 Walsall Road, Sutton Four Oaks	1,082 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
M&S Simply Food - Unit 1	304 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks	628 yd
Sainsburys	30 Mere Green Road, Birmingham	680 yd
Lidl	55 Mere Green Road, Birmingham	682 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Arthur Terry School KITTOE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	283 yd
Arthur Terry Sports Centre KITTOE ROAD	health and fitness suite	389 yd
Mere Green Primary School MERE GREEN ROAD	grass pitches	427 yd
Better Gym (Mere Green) LICHFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	575 yd
Hill West Primary School CLARENCE ROAD	grass pitches	979 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	95.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.