White Farm Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4LQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B74 4LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	54.5%	48.5%	-6.0%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	45.5%	51.5%	6.0%	49.0%	2.5%

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	27.9%	35.8%	7.9%	37.9%	-2.1%
Married: Opposite sex	43.7%	41.5%	-2.2%	44.2%	-2.7%
Separated	3%	3.3%	0.3%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	13.7%	13.4%	-0.3%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	11.7%	6.1%	-5.6%	6.1%	0.0%

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	44.7%	40.6%	-4.1%	48.4%	-7.8%
Good health	32.1%	31.5%	-0.6%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	14.6%	16.2%	1.6%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	7.3%	9.1%	1.8%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	1.2%	1.4%

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	28.4%	24.2%	-4.2%	18.2%	6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	9.8%	2.2%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	15.6%	2.4%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	3.7%	-0.9%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	12.3%	-0.9%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	27.9%	32.8%	4.9%	33.8%	-1.0%
Other	5.1%	1.6%	-3.5%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.4%	0.3%	-2.1%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	3.3%	3.6%	0.3%	3.1%	0.5%
Pakistani	0%	4.3%	4.3%	2.7%	1.6%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2%	0.7%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.8%	1.8%
White	90.7%	77.6%	-13.1%	81.4%	-3.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	2%	2.0%	0.1%	1.9%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	3%	3.0%	1.6%	1.4%

Country of Birth

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	94.7%	89.6%	-5.1%	83.2%	6.4%
European Union	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	5.2%	2.8%	5.6%	-0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	89.6%	-3.9%	83.2%	6.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.2%	5.8%	9.8%	-3.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0.3%	-5.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.7%	76.7%	3.0%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	48.5%	46.2%	2.3%
Hindu	4.9%	1.7%	3.2%
Muslim	5.2%	6.5%	-1.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is White Farm Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Farm Road was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Sutton Four Oaks average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.

White Farm Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks and the 285th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in B74 4LQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 3/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 White Farm Road are based on 101 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 White Farm Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4LQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B74 4LQ

Average Price
£349,102

Semi-Detached
£356,214

Terraced
£339,619

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for White Farm Road

Average Price
£349,788

Semi-Detached
£337,137

Terraced
£337,508

Detached
£495,932

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on White Farm Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
81 White Farm Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2025-07-10	£301,867
91 White Farm Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£351,000	2023-12-11	£366,592
79 White Farm Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£311,000	2021-11-25	£356,083
87 White Farm Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£268,000	2021-06-28	£305,423
89 White Farm Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2016-06-10	£353,739

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B74 4LQ

Employment

B74 4LQ 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.

The percentage of student residents living in B74 4LQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	76
Retired	55
Part-Time Employee	20
Student (economically inactive)	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	14
Other	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Unemployed	8

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Education	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Other	8
Manufacturing	8
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Four Oaks Junior School Edge Hill Road , Four Oaks B74 4PA	- not rated	399 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Four Oaks Infant School Edge Hill Road , B74 4PA	- not rated	399 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Four Oaks Primary School Edge Hill Road , Four Oaks B74 4PA	- not rated	399 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hill West Junior School Clarence Road , B74 4LD	- not rated	501 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hill West Infant School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD	- not rated	501 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	2,771 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	1,409 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ	3out of 4	1,409 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH	4out of 4	4,040 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH	- not rated	4,040 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX	3out of 4	4,251 yd	Academy converter	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	1,376 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ	3out of 4	2,722 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB	3out of 4	3,336 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB	- not rated	3,336 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highclare School St Paul's 88 Lichfield Road , B74 2SY	- not rated	3,593 yd	Other independent 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
Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club	Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks	133 yd
Grannys Pantry	298 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks	133 yd
Max's Coffee Shop	310 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks	133 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aston Wood Golf Club	Blake Street, Little Aston	720 yd
Crown Inn	Walsall Road, Sutton Four Oaks	885 yd
Quill and Taper	40 Shelley Drive, Sutton Four Oaks	933 yd
Streetly Lawn Tennis Club Ltd	Park View Road, Sutton Four Oaks	1,039 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hungry Sparrow	294 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks	133 yd
Chennai Indian & Bangladeshi	300 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks	133 yd
Crown Takeaway	66 Walsall Road, Sutton Four Oaks	989 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Ltd	78 Walsall Road, Sutton Four Oaks		959 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club CLARENCE ROAD	grass pitches	170 yd
Four Oaks Primary School EDGE HILL ROAD	grass pitches	394 yd
Hill West Primary School CLARENCE ROAD	grass pitches	512 yd
Aston Wood Golf Club BLAKE STREET	golf, health and fitness suite	1,045 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	97.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.9%

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	54.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	132.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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