Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

COLLEGE ROAD, B73 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, B73 5DL.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 53,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Shoplifting78
Violence and sexual offences55
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils0.8 km
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Boldmere Junior School

Outstanding368 pupils0.8 km
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Twickenham Primary School

Good455 pupils0.9 km
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New Oscott Primary School

Good675 pupils1.1 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.1 km
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Kings Rise Academy

Requires Improvement435 pupils1.5 km
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Court Farm Primary School

Good231 pupils1.5 km
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Story Wood School

Outstanding233 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Plc0.5 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

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
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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

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