Postcode B74 4LU is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton Mere Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hill Hook area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hill Hook is £65,388 per year. The nearest station is Blake Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hill Hook has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,541 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Hill Hook has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hill Hook is £65,388 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B74 4LU.
Hill Hook near B74 4LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blake Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blake Street | N/A | Walking directions to Blake Street |
| 0.7 mi | Butlers Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Butlers Lane |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Sutton Mere Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,808,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 39 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £403,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £302,750 |
10 year median price trend in Sutton Mere Green
In the B74 4LU postcode area, located within Hill Hook, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B74 4LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Blake St News | 46-46A Bishops Way, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4XS | Walking directions to Blake St News |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.