B73 5BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chester Road, 0.8km from Short Heath in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
Within the B73 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. 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. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00186095 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, B73 5BZ.
131
47
£ 46,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 47, B73 5BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £85k 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 5BZ. The average age is 46.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5BZ has low crime rates — 21 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 Infant School and Nursery
Boldmere Junior School
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
Twickenham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Simla Ltd1.0 km
- Edwards Restaurant0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- House of Mr Li0.8 km
- La Caverna0.9 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- New Oscott Stores1.0 km
- Sangha News Ltd.0.8 km
- Witton Lodge Convenience(Premier)0.7 km
- Costcutter /Drinks Stop1.0 km
- Mirosa Global Ltd0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.2 km
- Boldmere Oak0.9 km
- Beggars Bush0.8 km
- Sutton Park Hotel0.9 km
- The Bishop Vesey0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Yau0.9 km
- Boldmere Fish Bar1.0 km
- Piri King1.0 km
- Pizza e Pasta0.9 km
- Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.1 km
- Chester Road1.2 km
- Erdington1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B735BZ · Data under Open Government Licence