B73 5DL is a mixed residential area on College Road, 0.3km from Beggars Bush in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
For serious buyers, B73 5DL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, up 8.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00047888 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE ROAD, B73 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, B73 5DL.
363
41
£ 53,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B73 5DL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B73 5DL — age 41, 81% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. 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 5DL. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
7 sales · Mean £ 336,285
Terraced
£ 284,250
2 sales · Mean £ 284,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B73 5DL is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Boldmere Junior School
Twickenham Primary School
New Oscott Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Kings Rise Academy
Court Farm Primary School
Story Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Avery Local0.9 km
- Boots0.6 km
- A1 Convenience Store0.8 km
- Costcutter /Drinks Stop0.3 km
- Jens Sweet Shop0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Simla Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.5 km
- Hot n Spicy Hut0.7 km
- Gourmet 40.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.5 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- KFC0.5 km
- The College Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Curry Pot0.5 km
- Piri King0.9 km
- Veggiehut0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.8 km
- The Royal British Legion1.0 km
- Sutton Park Hotel0.9 km
- The Bishop Vesey0.9 km
- Beggars Bush0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.6 km
- Chester Road2.0 km
- Erdington2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B735DL · Data under Open Government Licence