Care Homes in B74
The B74 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 349 beds, falling under Birmingham council. 7 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 3 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in B74
B74 covers the northern half of Sutton Coldfield — including Four Oaks, Walmley, Falcon Lodge, and Roughley — within Birmingham City Council's boundaries. Birmingham's adult social care team covers eligibility assessments and funded care for B74 residents. With 13 registered care homes, seven Good, three Requires Improvement, and three not yet rated, B74 has a mixed quality profile for an affluent suburban postcode; families may wish to look at the nearby B75 and B76 postcodes as alternatives with similar character. Good Sutton Coldfield Road links provide reasonable access to Heartlands Hospital and Birmingham's specialist hospital cluster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the B74 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in B74, offering a combined 349 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in B74 have?
Of the 13 care homes in B74: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; and 3 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in B74?
Mercia Grange is among the highest-rated care homes in B74, holding a CQC rating of Good with 67 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the B74 postcode?
The B74 postcode area falls under Birmingham. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in B74?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Birmingham's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data