B73 5AB is a mixed residential area on Kings Road, 0.1km from Beggars Bush in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £324k.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00047920 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS ROAD, B73 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, B73 5AB.
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40
£ 53,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 40, B73 5AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5AB. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 297,000
Terraced
£ 251,500
2 sales · Mean £ 251,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B73 5AB is above average at 90 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
Twickenham Primary School
New Oscott Primary School
Kings Rise Academy
Warren Farm Primary School
Boldmere Junior School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Story Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- A1 Convenience Store0.5 km
- Tesco Filling Station0.3 km
- 99p Stores0.3 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.3 km
- Post Office0.5 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Hot n Spicy Hut0.5 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- Fireaway0.1 km
- Imanis Bangladeshi Restaurant Ltd0.0 km
- Gourmet 40.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Beggars Bush0.3 km
- The Royal British Legion0.7 km
- No 1 Pub0.7 km
- Royal Sutton Coldfield Club0.2 km
- Second City Mount Tavern0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Dragon Court0.9 km
- Subway0.1 km
- Seabreeze Jamaican Takeaway0.7 km
- Kings Desserts0.9 km
- Pizza Bene0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Lidl0.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green2.0 km
- Chester Road2.4 km
- Erdington2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B735AB · Data under Open Government Licence