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About

Four Oaks is a residential suburb situated in the Sutton Coldfield district of Birmingham. The area is characterised by spacious, tree-lined roads and substantial detached houses, often set within generous plots. It is known for its quiet, suburban atmosphere and significant areas of green space, including Sutton Park which borders the locality. The housing stock largely dates from the interwar and post-war periods, contributing to its established feel.

The area is served by its own railway station on the Cross-City Line, providing direct links to Birmingham New Street and Lichfield. A notable local landmark is the Four Oaks Methodist Church, a prominent red brick building on Lichfield Road. The suburb maintains a distinct separation from the more commercial centre of Sutton Coldfield, reinforcing its primarily residential character.

Area overview

On average Four Oaks has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Four Oaks is £61,248 per year. There are 2 schools in Four Oaks: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Four Oaks is home to around 7,142 people, with a population density of about 2,218.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Four Oaks Population
7,142
Population density
2,218.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.84(-43%)
Shoplifting
21.56(+146%)
Vehicle crime
5.04(-24%)
Other theft
4.2(-27%)
Burglary
4.2(+4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,859
82.05%
Indian
359
5.03%
Other White
128
1.79%
Pakistani
126
1.76%
Irish
96
1.34%
Total population: 7,141

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,417
41.25%
No qualifications
923
15.75%
Level 3 (A level)
860
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
784
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
469
8%
Total 16+ residents: 5,859

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,396
44.57%
Owns with a mortgage
995
31.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
358
11.43%
Social rents from council
243
7.76%
Other social rented
77
2.46%
Total households: 3,132

Property prices in Four Oaks

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Four Oaks area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,808,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Four Oaks in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Four Oaks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£641,667
Flats27£192,000
Semi-Detached27£410,000
Terraced7£285,000

10 years median price trend in Four Oaks

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Four Oaks.

All postcodes in Four Oaks

B755ES

Bodington Road

B742TQ

Irnham Road

B755HR

Butlers Lane

B755LE

Cartwright Road

B755HD

Gibbons Road

B755LD

Grange Lane

B742XZ

Alston Close

B755EG

Tower Road

B744SE

Grounds Road

B755QF

Westfield Manor

B755AN

Mere Drive

B744AN

Belwell Lane

B744QN

Vesey Close

B744DA

Harland Road

B744BP

Sara Close

B744TU

Streetly Lane

B755EY

Dugdale Crescent

B742UG

Lichfield Road

B755LJ

Grange Lane

B755QQ

Wardle Close

B742XB

Lichfield Road

B744DQ

Hillside Road

B744EP

Lichfield Road

B744SB

Butlers Lane

B744BB

Welford Grove

B744QP

Knighton Drive

B755BE

Hill Village Road

B755HU

Hill Village Road

B742UQ

Cheltenham Mews

B755AL

Cremorne Walk

B755HS

Hill Village Road

B755JB

Hathaway Road

B755JD

Hill Village Road

B755JA

Dawney Drive

B755LP

Grange Lane

B755DE

Hazeltree Drive

B744AX

Orchard Grove

B744AQ

Clarence Road

B744RU

Beaton Road

B755ER

Gibbons Road

B755BL

Mere Green Road

B744AH

Belwell Drive

B744DD

Lichfield Road

B744DN

Haycroft Drive

B744ND

Walsall Road

B744SL

Meadowside Road

B755HY

Hathaway Road

B744AG

All Saints Drive

B755EB

Church Terrace

B755HN

Hill Village Road

B756QB

Little Sutton Road

B742TP

Irnham Road

B744DG

Hillside Road

B742TH

Four Oaks Road

B755BP

Mere Green Road

B744AB

Belwell Lane

B744AZ

Belwell Place

B755EJ

Wheatley Close

B744QW

Walsall Road

B744FD

Sutton Mere Green

B744TP

Nursery Lane

B755EL

Tower Road

B755QN

Hillwood Road

B742TJ

Four Oaks Road

B742XY

Le More

B744BJ

Lichfield Road

B744SD

Grounds Drive

B742TN

Irnham Road

B742UW

Lichfield Road

B744AW

Belwell Place

B744BL

Lichfield Road

B744QS

Farncote Drive

B755EH

St James Road

B744BX

Ethelred Close

B744RY

Kittoe Road

B755AW

Cremorne Road

B755BJ

Hill Village Road

B744DB

Lichfield Road

B755QD

Dunton Close

B744BW

Sara Close

B755BB

Brentnall Drive

B755BW

Sutton Mere Green

B755EX

Duncalfe Drive

B744NN

Four Oaks Common Road

B744NW

Four Oaks Common Road

B755DT

Sherifoot Lane

B755HH

Crockford Drive

B742UY

The Mansions Mews

B755EE

Tower Road

B755HT

Gresley Close

B755BH

Hill Village Road

B755BT

Mere Green Road

B755HQ

Highover Drive

B755JH

Hill Village Road

B742UD

Lichfield Road

B744AA

Belwell Lane

B744BN

Sara Close

B755HJ

Henley Drive

B755HP

Butlers Lane

B756PL

Harvey Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.