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.
B73 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B73 postcode area.
22,788
45
£ 47,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Boldmere Junior School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Wylde Green Primary School
New Oscott Primary School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
The Bridge School
Sutton Park Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- 99p Stores
- Boots The Chemist
- Boots The Chemists Ltd
- Costcutter
- Costcutter /Drinks Stop
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bannatyne's Health Club
- 90 Boldmere
- Beggars Bush
- Boldmere Oak
- Royal Sutton Coldfield Club
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Crossroads Cafe
- Boldmere Bistro
- Boldmere Harvester
- Burger King
- Chutney
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi
- Lidl
- Marks & Spencer Plc
- Sainsburys
- Tesco Stores Ltd
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bakers Lane Fish Bar
- Beeches Walk Takeaway
- Beijing Chef
- Boldmere Fish Bar
- Jade Garden
- + 12 more
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