Haycroft Drive is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B74 4DN 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 Haycroft Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 4EJ, B75 5HZ, B75 5JW, B74 4EH, B74 4DL, B74 4DE, B75 5JN, B75 5JQ, B74 4EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B74 4DN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.1% | 48.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 4DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 27% | 26.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 61.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 56.3% | 57.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 10.7% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 6.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 14.5% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 45.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.1% | 83.8% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 96.1% | 90.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 90.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haycroft Drive was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% lower than the Sutton Four Oaks average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Haycroft Drive has the 28th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks and the 140th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Haycroft Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-10-21 | £355,628 |
| 7 Haycroft Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £26,486 | 2022-10-21 | £26,912 |
| 1 Haycroft Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-12-10 | £398,031 |
| 10 Haycroft Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-12-03 | £392,345 |
| 6 Haycroft Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £128,613 | 2020-10-27 | £162,695 |
B74 4DN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill West Primary School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill West Primary School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill West Junior School Clarence Road , B74 4LD | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill West Infant School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Oaks Junior School Edge Hill Road , Four Oaks B74 4PA | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,965 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 | 980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | - not rated | 3,596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 3out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School St Paul's 88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB | - not rated | 3,363 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Funky Bear Mere Green | 93 Hill Village Road, Birmingham | 664 yd | |
| Pizza Traders | Butlers Arms, 444 Lichfield Road | 689 yd | |
| Butlers Arms | 444 Lichfield Road, Sutton Trinity | 689 yd | |
| Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club | Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 748 yd | |
| Grannys Pantry | 298 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quill and Taper | 40 Shelley Drive, Sutton Four Oaks | 1,065 yd | |
| Crown Inn | Walsall Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Sparrow | 294 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 748 yd | |
| Chennai Indian & Bangladeshi | 300 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill West Primary School CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Arthur Terry School KITTOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Arthur Terry Sports Centre KITTOE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| Four Oaks Primary School EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.