B73 5BG is a safe, established residential area on Fernwood Road, 0.9km from Boldmere in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B73, B73 5BG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00047937 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNWOOD ROAD, B73 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNWOOD ROAD, B73 5BG.
353
43
£ 53,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B73 5BG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B73 5BG spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £381k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5BG. The average age is 43.4. 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
Detached
£ 315,000
4 sales · Mean £ 319,125
Terraced
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BG has low crime rates — 18 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
Court Farm Primary School
Twickenham Primary School
Wylde Green Primary School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boldmere Butchers0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- The Kabin0.2 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Beggars Bush0.6 km
- Greyhound Inn0.3 km
- Sutton Park Hotel0.8 km
- The Bishop Vesey0.8 km
- The Leopard0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Fireaway0.9 km
- House of Mr Li0.7 km
- Imanis Bangladeshi Restaurant Ltd1.0 km
- La Caverna0.8 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Boldmere Fish Bar0.8 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Piri King0.8 km
- Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away0.7 km
- New Oscott Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.2 km
- Chester Road1.4 km
- Erdington1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BG · Data under Open Government Licence