Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WEBSTER CLOSE, B72 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEBSTER CLOSE, B72 1AZ.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B72 1AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B72 1AZ's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £216k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £216k. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B72 1AZ is a well-regarded residential area on Webster Close, 0.4km from Chester Road in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For serious buyers, B72 1AZ is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £216k, down 3.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B72 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00047961 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1AZ. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

8 sales · Mean £ 241,543

Detached

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

Flat

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B72 1AZ is above average at 99 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.

Shoplifting236
Violence and sexual offences72
Other theft30
Vehicle crime19
Anti-social behaviour16

school Local Schools

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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils0.4 km
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Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils0.8 km
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St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils1.2 km
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Osborne Nursery School

Good121 pupils1.4 km
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Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Good1067 pupils1.5 km
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Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Sutton Drinkstore0.2 km
  • Wine Rack0.3 km
  • Nisa Wylde Green0.2 km
  • From Me To You Flowers0.2 km
  • A K Holder Limited0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Yenton0.4 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • The Rose And Crown0.9 km
  • Walmley Golf Club0.6 km
  • Wylde Green Public House0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.2 km
  • Casa De Burito0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Sabalan0.5 km
  • Jahed Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.2 km
  • Central England Co Operative0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Balti Hut0.5 km
  • HongKong House0.2 km
  • Sushi Bistro0.2 km
  • Tasty Pizza0.5 km
  • 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.5 km
  • Westfield Court Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road0.5 km
  • Wylde Green1.0 km
  • Erdington1.4 km