Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

PENNS LANE, B72 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNS LANE, B72 1BN.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B72 1BN 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B72 1BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

B72 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Penns Lane, 0.5km from Pype Hayes in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For serious buyers, B72 1BN is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00047966 (shared with 13 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 1BN. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.3%
Asian / British Asian13.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

B72 1BN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Shoplifting7
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils0.2 km
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Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils0.8 km
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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils1.1 km
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St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils1.1 km
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Paget Primary School

Requires Improvement387 pupils1.3 km
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Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Good1067 pupils1.4 km
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Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Sutton Drinkstore0.8 km
  • Wine Rack0.8 km
  • Nisa Wylde Green0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Boots0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Yenton0.8 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • Digby0.7 km
  • Walmley Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Walmley Golf Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.7 km
  • Casa De Burito0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Coffee Cup0.7 km
  • Sweet The Dessert Shop0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.8 km
  • Central England Co Operative0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • HongKong House0.7 km
  • Sushi Bistro0.7 km
  • Tasty Pizza1.0 km
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.8 km
  • Westfield Court Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road1.1 km
  • Wylde Green1.6 km
  • Erdington1.8 km