B72 1DW is a well-regarded residential area on Boultbee Road, 0.6km 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 1DW offers 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 is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £760k, down 23.7% 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00047961 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOULTBEE ROAD, B72 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOULTBEE ROAD, B72 1DW.
287
45
£ 60,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1DW 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.
Area Character
B72 1DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £760k, 82% 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 £760k. Property prices are trending down 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1DW. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 720,000
9 sales · Mean £ 729,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B72 1DW is moderate at 89 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
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Sutton Drinkstore0.3 km
- Wine Rack0.5 km
- Nisa Wylde Green0.3 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 Club0.4 km
- Wylde Green Public House0.5 km
- Boldmere Oak0.8 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 House0.3 km
- Sushi Bistro0.4 km
- Yau0.8 km
- 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.7 km
- Westfield Court Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.7 km
- Wylde Green0.9 km
- Erdington1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B721DW · Data under Open Government Licence