B72 1BF is a well-regarded residential area on Beech Hill Close, 0.5km from Chester Road in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B72 1BF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £862k. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00047962 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH HILL CLOSE, B72 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH HILL CLOSE, B72 1BF.
386
44
£ 60,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1BF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B72 1BF's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £862k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £862k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1BF. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 743,750
2 sales · Mean £ 743,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B72 1BF is moderate at 80 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
Penns Primary School
Wylde Green Primary School
Yenton Primary School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Maney Hill Primary School
Osborne Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Sutton Drinkstore0.4 km
- Wine Rack0.5 km
- Nisa Wylde Green0.4 km
- From Me To You Flowers0.4 km
- A K Holder Limited0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Yenton0.6 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.5 km
- Walmley Golf Club0.5 km
- Wylde Green Public House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Burger Boi0.4 km
- Casa De Burito0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Sabalan0.7 km
- Jahed Tandoori0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.4 km
- Central England Co Operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Balti Hut0.7 km
- HongKong House0.4 km
- Sushi Bistro0.4 km
- Tasty Pizza0.7 km
- 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.6 km
- Westfield Court Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.8 km
- Wylde Green1.1 km
- Erdington1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B721BF · Data under Open Government Licence