Postcode report
B74 3LW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Lichfield
About B74 3LW: area rating, property, schools and local change
B74 3LW is a postcode in Little Aston & Stonnall, Lichfield, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B74 3LW, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B74 3LW are local prosperity and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B74 3LW is based on Walsall 022 Census 2021. It covers 7,773 residents, 930 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 88% owner-occupied, 7% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near B74 3LW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B74 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £330k from 83 rolling sales, down 11.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B74 3LW can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B74 3LW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B74 3LW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B74 3LW
Is B74 3LW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B74 3LW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B74 3LW?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near B74 3LW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for B74 3LW?
LocaleIQ matched B74 3LW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B74 3LW?
The latest median sold price is £330k based on 83 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B74 3LW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.