Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRMINGHAM ROAD, B72 1AT.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

287

cake
Avg Age

45

payments
Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: B72 1AT 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

B72 1AT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £152k, 82% 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 £152k. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.

home £152,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B72 1AT is a well-regarded residential area on Birmingham Road, 0.4km from Chester Road in Royal Sutton Coldfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton Wylde Green ward and the Sutton Coldfield constituency.

For serious buyers, B72 1AT is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.3% year-on-year. 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00047961 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1AT. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

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

Flat

£ 140,000

9 sales · Mean £ 133,722

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

Crime around B72 1AT 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 offences88
Other theft34
Vehicle crime18
Anti-social behaviour17

school Local Schools

P

Wylde Green Primary School

Good422 pupils0.3 km
S

St Edmund Campion Catholic School

Good1102 pupils0.7 km
P

Yenton Primary School

Good619 pupils0.8 km
P

Penns Primary School

Good209 pupils0.8 km
P

Abbey Catholic Primary School

Good416 pupils1.1 km
A

Osborne Nursery School

Good121 pupils1.3 km
P

Osborne Primary School

Inadequate329 pupils1.4 km
P

Boldmere Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding333 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Sutton Drinkstore0.1 km
  • Wine Rack0.2 km
  • Nisa Wylde Green0.1 km
  • From Me To You Flowers0.1 km
  • A K Holder Limited0.2 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Yenton0.3 km
  • Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.2 km
  • The Rose And Crown0.8 km
  • Walmley Golf Club0.7 km
  • Wylde Green Public House0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Burger Boi0.1 km
  • Casa De Burito0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Sabalan0.4 km
  • Jahed Tandoori0.1 km
  • + 16 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.1 km
  • Central England Co Operative0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Balti Hut0.4 km
  • HongKong House0.1 km
  • Sushi Bistro0.1 km
  • Tasty Pizza0.4 km
  • 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.4 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clover Spa and Hotel0.4 km
  • Westfield Court Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester Road0.4 km
  • Wylde Green1.0 km
  • Erdington1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Chester Road Rail Station0.4 km