Area Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B73 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B73 postcode area.

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Population

22,788

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /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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4/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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8/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B73 — age 45, 77% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £335k. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.

home £335,918 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B73 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 556 active and 465 retired postcodes.

The largest share of B73 (28%) is characterised by a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners, alongside a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors (14%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes B73 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in B73 are around £335k, down 4.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B73 at 233 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 45 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 B73 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1663
Shoplifting835
Vehicle crime756
Burglary412
Anti-social behaviour390

school Local Schools

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Boldmere Junior School

Outstanding368 pupils
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Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils
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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils
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New Oscott Primary School

Good675 pupils
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Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

Good1228 pupils
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils
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The Bridge School

Good91 pupils
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Sutton Park Primary

Inadequate330 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • 99p Stores
  • Boots The Chemist
  • Boots The Chemists Ltd
  • Costcutter
  • Costcutter /Drinks Stop
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bannatyne's Health Club
  • 90 Boldmere
  • Beggars Bush
  • Boldmere Oak
  • Royal Sutton Coldfield Club
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Crossroads Cafe
  • Boldmere Bistro
  • Boldmere Harvester
  • Burger King
  • Chutney
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Lidl
  • Marks & Spencer Plc
  • Sainsburys
  • Tesco Stores Ltd
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Bakers Lane Fish Bar
  • Beeches Walk Takeaway
  • Beijing Chef
  • Boldmere Fish Bar
  • Jade Garden
  • + 12 more