B72 1DS is a well-regarded residential area on Greenhill Road, 0.7km from Wylde Green in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B72 1DS is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% 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 — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £781k, up 0.8% year-on-year. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00047953 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENHILL ROAD, B72 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENHILL ROAD, B72 1DS.
313
43
£ 60,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1DS 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B72 1DS combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£781k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £781k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1DS. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 821,250
8 sales · Mean £ 757,856
Terraced
£ 615,000
1 sales · Mean £ 615,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B72 1DS is moderate at 57 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
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Yenton Primary School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Maney Hill Primary School
Boldmere Junior School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Sutton Drinkstore0.4 km
- Wine Rack0.6 km
- Nisa Wylde Green0.4 km
- A K Holder Limited0.6 km
- Coral Bookmakers0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Yenton0.7 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Walmley Golf Club0.3 km
- Wylde Green Public House0.4 km
- Boldmere Oak0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Burger Boi0.6 km
- Casa De Burito0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Sabalan0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.5 km
- Central England Co Operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Balti Hut0.8 km
- HongKong House0.5 km
- Sushi Bistro0.6 km
- 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.8 km
- Atlantis Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.8 km
- Westfield Court Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.8 km
- Wylde Green0.8 km
- Erdington1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B721DS · Data under Open Government Licence