Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BD.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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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.

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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.

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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

White / British63.5%
Asian / British Asian21.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Burglary7
Shoplifting5
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils0.6 km
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Boldmere Junior School

Outstanding368 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km
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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils1.2 km
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Court Farm Primary School

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Oasis Academy Short Heath

Good467 pupils1.4 km
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New Oscott Primary School

Good675 pupils1.4 km
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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.9 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

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