B72 1AU is a mixed residential area on Birmingham Road, 0.3km from Chester Road in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B72 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00047968 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1AU.
313
40
£ 46,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 40, B72 1AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1AU. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B72 1AU is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wylde Green Primary School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Yenton Primary School
Penns Primary School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Osborne Nursery School
Osborne Primary School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Sutton Drinkstore0.1 km
- Wine Rack0.1 km
- Nisa Wylde Green0.1 km
- A K Holder Limited0.1 km
- Coral Bookmakers0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Yenton0.3 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.1 km
- Walmley Golf Club0.7 km
- Wylde Green Public House0.8 km
- Boldmere Oak0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Burger Boi0.1 km
- Casa De Burito0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.0 km
- Sabalan0.4 km
- Juboraj Restaurant0.2 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.0 km
- Central England Co Operative0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Balti Hut0.4 km
- HongKong House0.0 km
- Sushi Bistro0.1 km
- 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.4 km
- Atlantis Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.3 km
- Westfield Court Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.4 km
- Wylde Green1.1 km
- Erdington1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B721AU · Data under Open Government Licence