Harland Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B74 4DA is located in the Sutton Mere Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 4DB, B74 4BP, B74 4BJ, B74 4DD, B74 4BW, B75 5AT, B74 4BX, B75 5BH, B75 5BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B74 4DA 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harland 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.
Harland 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Harland Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2025-10-20 | £241,737 |
| 6 Harland Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-03-11 | £211,103 |
| 18 Harland Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2023-01-31 | £178,002 |
| 6 Harland Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-10-17 | £201,777 |
| 24 Harland Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-05-30 | £193,785 |
B74 4DA 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 4DA 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mere Green Combined School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mere Green Primary School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL | - not rated | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Hill Junior School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ley Hill Infants' School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill West Primary School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sutton Middle School Worcester Lane , B75 5NL | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindridge Junior School Langley Hall Drive , B75 7NQ | - not rated | 4,833 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plantsbrook School Upper Holland Road , B72 1RB | - not rated | 3,960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 870 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School St Paul's 88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB | 3out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB | - not rated | 4,222 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butlers Arms | 444 Lichfield Road, Sutton Trinity | 223 yd | |
| Pizza Traders | Butlers Arms, 444 Lichfield Road | 223 yd | |
| The Funky Bear Mere Green | 93 Hill Village Road, Birmingham | 315 yd | |
| Flints | Belwell Lane, Birmingham | 325 yd | |
| Bistrot Pierre | 2 Mere Green Road, Birmingham | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield | 4 Hill Village Road, Birmingham | 388 yd | |
| The Old School House | Mere Green Road, Birmingham | 451 yd | |
| The Mare Pool | Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 539 yd | |
| Four Oaks P H | The Four Oaks Public House, 62 Belwell Lane | 550 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoon Mare Pool | 294 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mere Green Takeaway | 8 Hill Village Road, Birmingham | 354 yd | |
| Joe's Pizza | 285A Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 409 yd | |
| Olive Tree Fish Bar | 278A Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 624 yd | |
| New Four Seasons Chinese Food | 266 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 712 yd | |
| Crown Takeaway | 66 Walsall Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Simply Food - Unit 1 | 304 Lichfield Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 596 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 30 Mere Green Road, Birmingham | 697 yd | |
| Lidl | 55 Mere Green Road, Birmingham | 710 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 78 Walsall Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Terry School KITTOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Arthur Terry Sports Centre KITTOE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Mere Green Primary School MERE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Better Gym (Mere Green) LICHFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Hill West Primary School CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 978 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.