B73 5BE is a safe, established residential area on Chester Road, 0.8km from Beggars Bush in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B73 5BE is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00047938 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BE.
389
40
£ 53,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B73 5BE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B73 5BE spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5BE. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Terraced
£ 313,566
1 sales · Mean £ 313,566
Detached
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BE has low crime rates — 17 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 Junior School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Court Farm Primary School
Twickenham Primary School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Wylde Green Primary School
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Simla Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Fireaway0.9 km
- House of Mr Li0.8 km
- Imanis Bangladeshi Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boldmere Butchers0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- The Kabin0.2 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Beggars Bush0.6 km
- Greyhound Inn0.3 km
- Erdington Court Sports Club0.6 km
- Royal Sutton Coldfield Club0.7 km
- The Lounge at Boldmere0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Boldmere Fish Bar0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- The Curry Pot1.0 km
- Beijing Chef0.8 km
- Pala Wood Fire Pizza1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.2 km
- Chester Road1.5 km
- Erdington1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BE · Data under Open Government Licence