B72 1ED is a safe, established 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.
For serious buyers, B72 1ED 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. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% 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 — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k.
Census 2021 statistics for B72 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00047939 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1ED.
353
44
£ 60,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1ED 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. B72 1ED's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £465k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1ED. The average age is 44.4. 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
£ 425,000
6 sales · Mean £ 429,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B72 1ED has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wylde Green Primary School
Maney Hill Primary School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Penns Primary School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Boldmere Junior School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Sutton Drinkstore0.7 km
- Wine Rack0.9 km
- Nisa Wylde Green0.7 km
- A K Holder Limited0.9 km
- Coral Bookmakers1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Walmley Golf Club0.3 km
- Horse & Jockey1.0 km
- Wylde Green Public House0.1 km
- Sutton Coldfield Hard Courts Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Burger Boi0.9 km
- Casa De Burito0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Juboraj Restaurant1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.8 km
- Central England Co Operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- HongKong House0.8 km
- Sushi Bistro0.9 km
- Atlantis Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Westfield Court Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green0.5 km
- Chester Road1.0 km
- Erdington1.9 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B721ED · Data under Open Government Licence