Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B73 5DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B73 5DD.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B73 5DD 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B73 5DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B73 5DD is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Beggars Bush in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For families considering a move, B73 5DD represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B73 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00047938 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5DD. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.5%
Asian / British Asian21.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B73 5DD has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences53
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary6
Other theft5
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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Boldmere Junior School

Outstanding368 pupils0.5 km
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Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils0.5 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.1 km
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Court Farm Primary School

Good231 pupils1.1 km
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Oasis Academy Short Heath

Good467 pupils1.3 km
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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils1.3 km
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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils1.4 km
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St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School

Good390 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Simla Ltd0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Fireaway0.9 km
  • House of Mr Li0.8 km
  • Imanis Bangladeshi Restaurant Ltd1.0 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Boldmere Butchers0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • The Kabin0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Beggars Bush0.6 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.2 km
  • Erdington Court Sports Club0.5 km
  • Royal Sutton Coldfield Club0.8 km
  • The Lounge at Boldmere0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Boldmere Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Beijing Chef0.9 km
  • Maharajah Tandoori Indian Take Away0.8 km
  • New Oscott Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Tangs Garden0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wylde Green1.2 km
  • Chester Road1.4 km
  • Erdington1.8 km