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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 45 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
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
18.9(-51%)
Shoplifting
17.92(+106%)
Vehicle crime
6.16(-5%)
Public order
4.06(-33%)
Other theft
3.78(-34%)
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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 in Four Oaks area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,120,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Four Oaks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached31£600,000£4,444
Flats30£195,000£2,694
Semi-Detached27£430,000£4,114
Terraced9£285,000£4,151

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

B744AR

Clarence Road

B755HX

Hill Village Road

B755EE

Tower Road

B742XA

Lichfield Road

B744AN

Belwell Lane

B755HN

Hill Village Road

B755EY

Dugdale Crescent

B744DB

Lichfield Road

B755LJ

Grange Lane

B742TJ

Four Oaks Road

B755EW

Tower Road

B744EP

Lichfield Road

B742UD

Lichfield Road

B755ES

Bodington Road

B755EH

St James Road

B744AW

Belwell Place

B744DG

Hillside Road

B755EG

Tower Road

B744BN

Sara Close

B755HH

Crockford Drive

B744RZ

Kittoe Road

B744DD

Lichfield Road

B744BS

Brecktan Drive

B755EF

Walcot Close

B744NH

Walsall Road

B744AA

Belwell Lane

B755EJ

Wheatley Close

B755AN

Mere Drive

B742UW

Lichfield Road

B744RY

Kittoe Road

B755EU

Dugdale Crescent

B744AE

Clarence Road

B755BZ

Mere Green Close

B755EB

Church Terrace

B755HT

Gresley Close

B744SL

Meadowside Road

B744SA

Kittoe Road

B755HB

Gibbons Road

B742UG

Lichfield Road

B755GA

Beech Close

B755ED

Wilmcote Drive

B744DA

Harland Road

B742TG

Irnham Road

B744TU

Streetly Lane

B744BP

Sara Close

B744TR

Belwell Lane

B755EA

Tower Road

B742TR

Hawkesford Close

B742TQ

Irnham Road

B755HR

Butlers Lane

B744QY

Walsall Road

B744AH

Belwell Drive

B755EZ

Pudsey Drive

B755QW

Hillwood Road

B755DP

Hill Village Road

B744AL

Belwell Lane

B744RT

Butlers Lane

B755DN

The Dovecotes

B755AL

Cremorne Walk

B744AQ

Clarence Road

B755BQ

Hill Village Road

B755EQ

Tower Road

B755BS

Sutton Mere Green

B744DQ

Hillside Road

B755QJ

Hillwood Common Road

B755BH

Hill Village Road

B755AH

Cremorne Road

B742XS

The Fordrough

B744QN

Vesey Close

B742XB

Lichfield Road

B744SD

Grounds Drive

B744SJ

Meadowside Road

B744TP

Nursery Lane

B744SB

Butlers Lane

B742TL

Four Oaks Road

B756PN

Roughley Drive

B755DS

Gibbons Road

B755DU

Sherifoot Lane

B755JQ

Hill Village Road

B755BD

Hill Village Road

B755QN

Hillwood Road

B744AZ

Belwell Place

B755JD

Hill Village Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.