B72 1BY is a well-regarded residential area on Beech Hill Road, 0.5km from Chester Road in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B72, B72 1BY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £850k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00047962 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH HILL ROAD, B72 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH HILL ROAD, B72 1BY.
386
44
£ 60,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1BY 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
B72 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £850k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £850k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1BY. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 690,000
7 sales · Mean £ 671,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B72 1BY is above average at 91 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
Wylde Green Primary School
Penns 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
17 nearby- Sutton Drinkstore0.3 km
- Wine Rack0.5 km
- Nisa Wylde Green0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- A K Holder Limited0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Yenton0.6 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.5 km
- Walmley Golf Club0.5 km
- Wylde Green Public House0.7 km
- Boldmere Oak0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Burger Boi0.4 km
- Casa De Burito0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Sabalan0.7 km
- Coffee Cup0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.4 km
- Central England Co Operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Balti Hut0.7 km
- HongKong House0.4 km
- Sushi Bistro0.4 km
- Yau0.9 km
- 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.6 km
- Westfield Court Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.7 km
- Wylde Green1.1 km
- Erdington1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B721BY · Data under Open Government Licence