Broadband in B74 4ET

Looking at B74 4ET in Sutton Coldfield? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

100% of premises at B74 4ET can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for B74 4ET gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at B74 4ET into daily use gives a clearer picture. Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached B74 4ET yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At B74 4ET, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at B74 4ET is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

The nearest train station to B74 4ET is Sutton Coldfield, 2.7 miles away. A short drive or cycle gets you to the platform. Bus links may also connect. Erdington is the next closest at 5.1 miles. Perry Barr offers another option at 6 miles.

Properties around B74 4ET most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Birmingham. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at B74 4ET reaches 99%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for B74 4ET: remote working 95/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for B74 4ET is Birmingham. The immediate area is Sutton Coldfield, a distinct community within the wider district. The B74 postcode area contains 751 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across B74 ranges from 0% to 100%. B74 4ET is close to the area average of 99%.

How does B74 4ET compare to its neighbours? B74 4ES (0.04 miles, Birmingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. B74 4EF (0.05 miles, Birmingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. B74 4XW (0.09 miles, Birmingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. B74 4XN (0.11 miles, Birmingham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at B74 4ET, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Life in Sutton Coldfield depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for B74 4ET, here is what stands out. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Sutton Coldfield. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for B74 4ET. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Sutton Coldfield hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.