Hill Hook Road is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B74 4EF 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 Hill Hook Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 4XW, B74 4ET, B74 4XN, B74 4ES, B74 4EG, B74 4UF, B74 4DP, B74 4XX, B74 4EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B74 4EF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 59.9% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 8.9% |
| Male | 44.7% | 40.1% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -8.9% |
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 | 36.8% | 36.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 44.8% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 4EF this area, 8.3% 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 | 18.4% | 8.3% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 19.9% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 20.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 34% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 84.3% | 73.9% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 94.6% | 91.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 91.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.6% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Hook Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Sutton Four Oaks average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Hill Hook Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-10-25 | £326,938 |
| 4 Hill Hook Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-04-18 | £356,863 |
| 49 Hill Hook Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-11-03 | £313,636 |
| 4 Hill Hook Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-09-17 | £329,623 |
| 12 Hill Hook Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-06-18 | £594,839 |
The percentage of student residents living in B74 4EF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill West Primary School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill West Junior School Clarence Road , B74 4LD | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill West Infant School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Oaks Junior School Edge Hill Road , Four Oaks B74 4PA | - not rated | 982 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 | 2,309 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 | 1,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 3out of 4 | 4,783 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 | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highclare School St Paul's 88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY | - not rated | 3,561 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 492 yd | |
| Grannys Pantry | 298 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 492 yd | |
| Max's Coffee Shop | 310 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quill and Taper | 40 Shelley Drive, Sutton Four Oaks | 636 yd | |
| Aston Wood Golf Club | Blake Street, Little Aston | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Indian & Bangladeshi | 300 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 492 yd | |
| Hungry Sparrow | 294 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Hill West Primary School CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Four Oaks Primary School EDGE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Aston Wood Golf Club BLAKE STREET | golf, health and fitness suite | 1,046 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.