B72 1AX 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.
For families considering a move, B72 1AX represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for B72 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00047968 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1AX.
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40
£ 46,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1AX 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
B72 1AX is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1AX. 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 1AX is above average at 90 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 Drinkstore0.2 km
- Wine Rack0.1 km
- Nisa Wylde Green0.2 km
- From Me To You Flowers0.1 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Yenton0.2 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.1 km
- The Rose And Crown0.8 km
- Boldmere Oak0.7 km
- Walmley Golf Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Burger Boi0.0 km
- Casa De Burito0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Sabalan0.3 km
- Jahed Tandoori0.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.1 km
- Central England Co Operative0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Balti Hut0.3 km
- HongKong House0.1 km
- Sushi Bistro0.0 km
- Tasty Pizza0.3 km
- Yau0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.3 km
- Westfield Court Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.4 km
- Erdington1.1 km
- Wylde Green1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B721AX · Data under Open Government Licence