B73 5BD is a safe, established residential area on Chester Road, 0.7km from Beggars Bush in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
For families considering a move, B73 5BD represents 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 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00047938 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BD.
389
40
£ 53,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B73 5BD 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.
Area Character
B73 5BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5BD. The average age is 39.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
2 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BD has low crime rates — 16 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
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Boldmere Junior School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Twickenham Primary School
Court Farm Primary School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
New Oscott Primary School
Story Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Boots1.0 km
- A1 Convenience Store1.0 km
- Costcutter /Drinks Stop0.6 km
- Jens Sweet Shop0.9 km
- BP Bush Service Station0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Simla Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
- Hot n Spicy Hut0.9 km
- Gourmet 40.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.9 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- The Curry Pot0.8 km
- Piri King0.9 km
- Veggiehut0.9 km
- Boldmere Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.4 km
- Sutton Park Hotel0.9 km
- The Bishop Vesey0.8 km
- Oscott Social Club0.9 km
- Beggars Bush0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.3 km
- Chester Road1.6 km
- Erdington2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BD · Data under Open Government Licence