Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

PORTER CLOSE, B72 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTER CLOSE, B72 1DR.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

287

cake
Avg Age

45

payments
Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: B72 1DR 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B72 1DR's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £495k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £495k.

home £495,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B72 1DR is a well-regarded residential area on Porter Close, 0.6km from Chester Road in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For serious buyers, B72 1DR is 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £495k. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00047961 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1DR. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 447,500

4 sales · Mean £ 455,000

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

Crime around B72 1DR 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.

Shoplifting225
Violence and sexual offences52
Other theft26
Vehicle crime14
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

P

Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils0.4 km
P

Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km
S

St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils0.9 km
P

Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils1.0 km
P

Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils1.3 km
S

Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Good1067 pupils1.3 km
P

Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils1.3 km
P

Boldmere Junior School

Outstanding368 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Sutton Drinkstore0.2 km
  • Wine Rack0.5 km
  • Nisa Wylde Green0.2 km
  • A K Holder Limited0.5 km
  • Coral Bookmakers0.5 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Yenton0.6 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • Walmley Golf Club0.4 km
  • Wylde Green Public House0.5 km
  • The Rose And Crown1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.4 km
  • Casa De Burito0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Sabalan0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • + 15 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.3 km
  • Central England Co Operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Balti Hut0.7 km
  • HongKong House0.3 km
  • Sushi Bistro0.4 km
  • 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.7 km
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.7 km
  • Westfield Court Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road0.6 km
  • Wylde Green0.8 km
  • Erdington1.5 km