Side-by-side comparison of B7 Birmingham and B74 Sutton coldfield covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B7 is the more affordable option at £195,000 median vs £377,000 in B74. B74 has lower recorded crime (1,231 vs 1,360 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | B7 Birmingham | B74 Sutton coldfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £195,000 | £377,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,363 | £2,363 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,360 | 1,231 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 60.3 | 57.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.2 | 92.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 72.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.