B73 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fernwood Road, 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 5BQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00047946 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNWOOD ROAD, B73 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNWOOD ROAD, B73 5BQ.
335
40
£ 46,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 5BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £437k 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 5BQ. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 388,250
4 sales · Mean £ 371,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BQ has low crime rates — 21 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
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Twickenham Primary School
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boldmere Butchers0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- The Kabin0.2 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Beggars Bush0.7 km
- Greyhound Inn0.3 km
- Boldmere Oak1.0 km
- Sutton Park Hotel0.8 km
- The Bishop Vesey0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- House of Mr Li0.7 km
- La Caverna0.8 km
- The Bengal Garden0.8 km
- The Coffee Cup Boldmere0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Boldmere Fish Bar0.8 km
- Piri King0.8 km
- Beijing Chef1.0 km
- Pizza e Pasta0.9 km
- Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.1 km
- Chester Road1.3 km
- Erdington1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BQ · Data under Open Government Licence