B73 5DP is a safe, established residential area on Welford Road, 0.6km from Beggars Bush in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Vesey ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B73, B73 5DP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £443k, down 19.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00047931 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELFORD ROAD, B73 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELFORD ROAD, B73 5DP.
292
38
£ 53,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B73 5DP 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 5DP — age 38, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £443k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 19.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5DP. The average age is 38.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 369,000
20 sales · Mean £ 381,745
Detached
£ 525,000
7 sales · Mean £ 508,285
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
17 sales · Mean £ 368,117
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5DP has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
Boldmere Junior School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Twickenham Primary School
New Oscott Primary School
Court Farm Primary School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Costcutter /Drinks Stop0.5 km
- Jens Sweet Shop0.7 km
- BP Bush Service Station0.7 km
- Lay Bros Ltd0.7 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Simla Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
- Hot n Spicy Hut0.9 km
- Gourmet 40.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.7 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- KFC0.7 km
- The Curry Pot0.7 km
- Piri King0.7 km
- Veggiehut0.8 km
- Boldmere Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.7 km
- Sutton Park Hotel0.7 km
- The Bishop Vesey0.7 km
- Beggars Bush0.4 km
- Erdington Court Sports Club1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.3 km
- Chester Road1.8 km
- Erdington2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B735DP · Data under Open Government Licence