Bickley Avenue is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B74 4DZ 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 Bickley Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 4EA, B74 4DY, B74 4JS, B74 4HR, B74 4DU, B74 4HS, B74 4HP, B74 4DX, B74 4LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B74 4DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.2% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.8% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 4DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 22.3% | 23% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 58.6% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 44.4% | 49.2% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 14.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 39.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.6% | 82.1% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 96.2% | 89.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 88.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bickley Avenue was 10.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Sutton Four Oaks average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Bickley Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks and the 78th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Bickley Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-12-16 | £479,524 |
| Flat 4 Bickley House Bickley Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,250 | 2024-11-01 | £113,701 |
| 44 Bickley Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-10-03 | £488,392 |
| 18 Bickley Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-10-12 | £461,007 |
| Flat 1 Bickley House Bickley Avenue, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-09-02 | £116,973 |
B74 4DZ 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 4DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Primary School Edge Hill Road , Four Oaks B74 4PA | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Aston Primary Academy Forge Lane , Little Aston B74 3BE | - not rated | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill West Primary School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mere Green Primary School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL | 4out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Briar Avenue , Streetly B74 3HX | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN | 3out of 4 | 4,231 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 2out of 4 | 4,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 4,581 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG | 3out of 4 | 5,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club | Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 462 yd | |
| Grannys Pantry | 298 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 462 yd | |
| Max's Coffee Shop | 310 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Wood Golf Club | Blake Street, Little Aston | 382 yd | |
| Quill and Taper | 40 Shelley Drive, Sutton Four Oaks | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Indian & Bangladeshi | 300 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 462 yd | |
| Hungry Sparrow | 294 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 463 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Four Oaks Primary School EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Aston Wood Golf Club BLAKE STREET | golf, health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Little Aston Primary School FORGE LANE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Hill West Primary School CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 969 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 | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.