Area Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B72 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B72 postcode area.

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Population

9,631

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 48,320 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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8/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B72 — age 46, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £378k.

home £378,214 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B72 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 236 active and 138 retired postcodes.

The largest share of B72 (30%) is characterised by a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (19%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes B72 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in B72 are around £378k, down 1.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B72 at 438 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B72 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.5%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Shoplifting1286
Violence and sexual offences982
Anti-social behaviour384
Vehicle crime315
Other theft259

school Local Schools

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Maney Hill Primary School

Good420 pupils
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Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils
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Plantsbrook School

Good1519 pupils
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Town Junior School

Good239 pupils
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Holland House Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Townhouse
  • Westfield Court Hotel
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd
  • Card Factory
  • Lloyds Pharmacy
  • Next Retail Ltd
  • Nisa Wylde Green
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar
  • Walmley Golf Club
  • Wylde Green Public House
  • Bottle Of Sack
  • Duke Inn P H
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Burger and Sauce
  • Cafe Botanico
  • Coffee #1
  • German Doner Kebab
  • Taco Bell
  • + 52 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Atlantis Fish Bar
  • Pepe's Piri Piri
  • Pitalicious
  • Pizza By Goli
  • Pizza Hut Delivery
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Central England Co Operative
  • Iceland Foods Plc
  • Sainsburys Local
  • SUTTON MINI MARKET
  • + 2 more