B73 5BA is a mixed residential area on Chester Road, 0.2km from Beggars Bush in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
Day-to-day life in B73 5BA has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00047922 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BA.
248
47
£ 53,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B73 5BA — age 47, 44% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5BA. The average age is 46.8. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B73 5BA is moderate at 87 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
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Boldmere Junior School
New Oscott Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Kings Rise Academy
Story Wood School
Warren Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- A1 Convenience Store0.7 km
- Costcutter /Drinks Stop0.2 km
- BP Bush Service Station0.3 km
- Lay Bros Ltd0.3 km
- New Oscott Stores0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Hot n Spicy Hut0.6 km
- Gourmet 40.4 km
- Pashaj0.6 km
- The Garden Room0.5 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.8 km
- The Royal British Legion0.8 km
- Beggars Bush0.0 km
- No 1 Pub0.8 km
- Royal Sutton Coldfield Club0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- The College Fish Bar0.8 km
- The Curry Pot0.3 km
- Veggiehut0.5 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Seabreeze Jamaican Takeaway0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.4 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.7 km
- Chester Road2.1 km
- Erdington2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BA · Data under Open Government Licence