B73 5DR is a safe, established residential area on Maxstoke Road, 0.7km 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 5DR offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £442k, up 1.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B73 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00047926 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAXSTOKE ROAD, B73 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAXSTOKE ROAD, B73 5DR.
375
47
£ 53,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B73 5DR 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.
Area Character
B73 5DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £442k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B73 5DR. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 395,000
4 sales · Mean £ 402,500
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
10 sales · Mean £ 395,700
Terraced
£ 325,000
5 sales · Mean £ 346,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B73 5DR has low crime rates — 18 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
New Oscott Primary School
Twickenham Primary School
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Court Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- BP Bush Service Station0.8 km
- Lay Bros Ltd0.8 km
- Costcutter /Drinks Stop0.7 km
- Jens Sweet Shop0.5 km
- Court Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Greyhound Inn0.7 km
- Sutton Park Hotel0.6 km
- The Bishop Vesey0.5 km
- Beggars Bush0.5 km
- Royal Sutton Coldfield Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Gourmet 40.8 km
- Boldmere Harvester0.6 km
- Cafe Verona0.6 km
- Cask and Craft0.5 km
- GAINDE BURGER0.7 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- The Curry Pot0.8 km
- Piri King0.6 km
- Veggiehut0.9 km
- Boldmere Fish Bar0.5 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.8 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wylde Green1.2 km
- Chester Road1.7 km
- Erdington2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B735DR · Data under Open Government Licence