Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BEECH HILL ROAD, B72 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH HILL ROAD, B72 1DU.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

69

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B72 1DU is a settled retirement community — average age 69, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 69).

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

B72 1DU is a well-regarded residential area on Beech Hill Road, 0.6km from Wylde Green 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 1DU offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Average age 69 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £775k. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00047952 (shared with 16 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 1DU. The average age is 68.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 775,000

1 sales · Mean £ 775,000

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

Crime around B72 1DU is moderate at 64 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.

Shoplifting117
Violence and sexual offences44
Other theft23
Robbery7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 km
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Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
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Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils1.1 km
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St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils1.1 km
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Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Good1067 pupils1.1 km
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Maney Hill Primary School

Good420 pupils1.3 km
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Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils1.5 km
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Boldmere Junior School

Outstanding368 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Sutton Drinkstore0.4 km
  • Wine Rack0.6 km
  • Nisa Wylde Green0.5 km
  • A K Holder Limited0.6 km
  • Coral Bookmakers0.7 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Yenton0.8 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • Walmley Golf Club0.2 km
  • Wylde Green Public House0.5 km
  • Boldmere Oak1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.6 km
  • Casa De Burito0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Sabalan0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.5 km
  • Central England Co Operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Balti Hut0.9 km
  • HongKong House0.5 km
  • Sushi Bistro0.6 km
  • 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.9 km
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.8 km
  • Westfield Court Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road0.8 km
  • Wylde Green0.9 km
  • Erdington1.7 km