Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B73 5AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B73 5AA.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

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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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B73 5AA — age 44, 76% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

B73 5AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Beggars Bush in Birmingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Perry Common ward and the Birmingham, Erdington constituency.

Day-to-day life in B73 5AA has the character of a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B73 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00046330 (shared with 7 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 B73 5AA. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

B73 5AA has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences107
Shoplifting23
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils0.9 km
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Boldmere Junior School

Outstanding368 pupils0.9 km
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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils0.9 km
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Court Farm Primary School

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils1.3 km
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Oasis Academy Short Heath

Good467 pupils1.3 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.3 km
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New Oscott Primary School

Good675 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • A1 Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Select Express1.0 km
  • Costcutter /Drinks Stop0.4 km
  • Beacon and Lighthouse Ministries UK0.9 km
  • BP Bush Service Station0.6 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Hot n Spicy Hut0.6 km
  • Gourmet 40.7 km
  • GAINDE BURGER1.0 km
  • Pashaj0.7 km
  • The Garden Room0.3 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Greyhound Inn0.5 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • Beggars Bush0.3 km
  • Oscott Social Club0.7 km
  • Erdington Court Sports Club0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • The College Fish Bar0.7 km
  • The Curry Pot0.6 km
  • Veggiehut0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Seabreeze Jamaican Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.7 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylde Green1.7 km
  • Chester Road1.8 km
  • Erdington2.1 km