Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BERWOOD FARM ROAD, B72 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERWOOD FARM ROAD, B72 1AJ.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B72 1AJ 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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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B72 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £362k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £362k.

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

B72 1AJ is a well-regarded residential area on Berwood Farm Road, 0.2km from Chester Road in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B72, B72 1AJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £362k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B72 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00047971 (shared with 5 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 B72 1AJ. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.0%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 362,500

2 sales · Mean £ 362,500

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

Crime around B72 1AJ is moderate at 84 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.

Shoplifting236
Violence and sexual offences73
Other theft28
Vehicle crime16
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils0.4 km
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Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils0.5 km
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St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils0.7 km
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Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils1.1 km
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Paget Primary School

Requires Improvement387 pupils1.3 km
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Osborne Nursery School

Good121 pupils1.3 km
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Osborne Primary School

Inadequate329 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • From Me To You Flowers0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Boots0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Jade Whisper Limited T/A Harlequin0.3 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Jahed Tandoori0.3 km
  • Juboraj0.3 km
  • The Window Box0.4 km
  • Coffee Cup0.3 km
  • Sweet The Dessert Shop0.4 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Tasty Pizza0.5 km
  • Yau1.0 km
  • Balti Hut0.6 km
  • HongKong House0.3 km
  • Sushi Bistro0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Yenton0.4 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • Digby0.8 km
  • Walmley Golf Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.4 km
  • Central England Co Operative0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.4 km
  • Westfield Court Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road0.7 km
  • Erdington1.3 km
  • Wylde Green1.4 km