B73 5BH is a safe, established residential area on Fernwood Close, 0.8km 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 5BH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £595k.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00047937 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNWOOD CLOSE, B73 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNWOOD CLOSE, B73 5BH.
353
43
£ 53,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B73 5BH 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
B73 5BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £595k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £595k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5BH. 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
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
Detached
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 501,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BH has low crime rates — 27 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
Wylde Green Primary School
Twickenham Primary School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boldmere Butchers0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- The Kabin0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Beggars Bush0.7 km
- Greyhound Inn0.4 km
- Sutton Park Hotel0.7 km
- The Bishop Vesey0.7 km
- Erdington Court Sports Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Fireaway0.9 km
- House of Mr Li0.6 km
- La Caverna0.7 km
- The Bengal Garden0.7 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Boldmere Fish Bar0.7 km
- Piri King0.7 km
- Beijing Chef0.9 km
- Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away0.6 km
- New Oscott Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.1 km
- Chester Road1.4 km
- Erdington1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BH · Data under Open Government Licence