B73 5BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chester Road, 0.7km from Short Heath in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00047949 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BY.
283
45
£ 46,500 /yr
46%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 45, B73 5BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5BY. The average age is 45.4. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BY has low crime rates — 22 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
Boldmere Junior School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Court Farm Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Wylde Green Primary School
Oasis Academy Short Heath
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Simla Ltd1.0 km
- Edwards Restaurant0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- House of Mr Li0.9 km
- La Caverna1.0 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Sangha News Ltd.0.7 km
- Witton Lodge Convenience(Premier)0.7 km
- Mirosa Global Ltd0.9 km
- Beghals Wine Store1.0 km
- Boldmere Convenience Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.2 km
- Boldmere Oak0.8 km
- Beggars Bush0.9 km
- Sutton Park Hotel1.0 km
- The Bishop Vesey0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Yau0.9 km
- Boldmere Fish Bar1.0 km
- Piri King1.0 km
- Pizza e Pasta0.8 km
- Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.1 km
- Chester Road1.1 km
- Erdington1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BY · Data under Open Government Licence