B72 1BH is a mixed residential area on Orphanage Road, 0.2km 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. 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 is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for B72 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00047968 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORPHANAGE ROAD, B72 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORPHANAGE ROAD, B72 1BH.
313
40
£ 46,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1BH 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B72 1BH's 69% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 1BH. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 331,750
4 sales · Mean £ 358,375
Terraced
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B72 1BH is moderate at 85 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
Yenton Primary School
Wylde Green Primary School
Penns Primary School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Osborne Nursery School
Osborne Primary School
Paget Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Sutton Drinkstore0.3 km
- Wine Rack0.3 km
- Nisa Wylde Green0.4 km
- From Me To You Flowers0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Yenton0.3 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.3 km
- The Rose And Crown1.0 km
- Boldmere Oak0.9 km
- Digby0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Burger Boi0.2 km
- Casa De Burito0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Sabalan0.5 km
- Jahed Tandoori0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.3 km
- Central England Co Operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Balti Hut0.5 km
- HongKong House0.2 km
- Sushi Bistro0.2 km
- Tasty Pizza0.4 km
- Yau0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.3 km
- Westfield Court Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.6 km
- Erdington1.3 km
- Wylde Green1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B721BH · Data under Open Government Licence