B72 1EA is a sought-after residential area on Birmingham 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 1EA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00047930 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1EA.
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£ 60,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1EA 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 1EA combines high owner-occupation (96%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1EA. The average age is 49.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B72 1EA has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Maney Hill Primary School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Wylde Green Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Boldmere Junior School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Holland House Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Sutton Coldfield Hard Courts Club0.4 km
- Walmley Golf Club0.6 km
- Horse & Jockey0.6 km
- Wylde Green Public House0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Farina Restaurant0.9 km
- Ladybird Montessori Nursery0.6 km
- Sutton Coldfield Jrs Football kiosk0.9 km
- Turk Nazz0.9 km
- Turk Naz0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Westfield Court Hotel0.5 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Mirosa Global Ltd0.7 km
- Select and Save0.3 km
- Premier Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Beeches Walk Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green0.5 km
- Chester Road1.3 km
- Sutton Coldfield2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wylde Green Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B721EA · Data under Open Government Licence