B72 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Birmingham Road, 0.6km from Maney Hill 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 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. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £198k, up 23.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B72 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00047915 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1BX.
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43
£ 54,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B72 1BX's 66% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1BX. The average age is 42.7. 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
Flat
£ 150,000
7 sales · Mean £ 143,428
Semi-Detached
£ 442,500
2 sales · Mean £ 442,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B72 1BX has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Maney Hill Primary School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Plantsbrook School
Town Junior School
Boldmere Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Bengal Garden1.0 km
- Turk Naz0.6 km
- Chelo Persian Kitchen0.9 km
- Dilshad Restaurant0.6 km
- Farina Restaurant0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Westfield Court Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Walmley Golf Club0.9 km
- Horse & Jockey0.3 km
- Wylde Green Public House0.6 km
- Sutton Coldfield Hard Courts Club0.2 km
- Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Boots Uk Limited1.0 km
- Premier Express0.9 km
- John Frost Ltd1.0 km
- Mirosa Global Ltd0.8 km
- Select and Save0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Beeches Walk Takeaway0.6 km
- New Moon Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green0.6 km
- Chester Road1.6 km
- Sutton Coldfield1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B721BX · Data under Open Government Licence