B73 5BP is a safe, established residential area on Chester Road, 0.6km from Short Heath in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
For families considering a move, B73 5BP represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, up 8.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00047956 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BP.
287
40
£ 46,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B73 5BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 40, B73 5BP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £380k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5BP. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 360,000
3 sales · Mean £ 357,000
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BP has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wylde Green Primary School
Boldmere Junior School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Court Farm Primary School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Osborne Nursery School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Sangha News Ltd.0.8 km
- Witton Lodge Convenience(Premier)1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Boots0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.7 km
- Boldmere Oak0.3 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar1.0 km
- The Rose And Crown0.4 km
- The Leopard0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Edwards Restaurant0.5 km
- Coffee Cup1.0 km
- Sweet The Dessert Shop0.9 km
- Raphaels Bistro1.0 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Yau0.4 km
- Balti Hut0.8 km
- Gravelly Chippy0.8 km
- HongKong House1.0 km
- Sushi Bistro1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.9 km
- Central England Co Operative1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.7 km
- Wylde Green1.0 km
- Erdington1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BP · Data under Open Government Licence