B72 1AZ is a well-regarded residential area on Webster Close, 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 1AZ is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £216k, down 3.5% 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00047961 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEBSTER CLOSE, B72 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEBSTER CLOSE, B72 1AZ.
287
45
£ 60,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B72 1AZ 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. B72 1AZ's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £216k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £216k. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B72 1AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
8 sales · Mean £ 241,543
Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Flat
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B72 1AZ is above average at 99 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.
school Local Schools
Wylde Green Primary School
Penns Primary School
Yenton Primary School
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Osborne Nursery School
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Boldmere Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Sutton Drinkstore0.2 km
- Wine Rack0.3 km
- Nisa Wylde Green0.2 km
- From Me To You Flowers0.2 km
- A K Holder Limited0.3 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Yenton0.4 km
- Verdo Lounge Cafe Bar0.3 km
- The Rose And Crown0.9 km
- Walmley Golf Club0.6 km
- Wylde Green Public House0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Burger Boi0.2 km
- Casa De Burito0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Sabalan0.5 km
- Jahed Tandoori0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.2 km
- Central England Co Operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Balti Hut0.5 km
- HongKong House0.2 km
- Sushi Bistro0.2 km
- Tasty Pizza0.5 km
- 1580 Contemporary Indian Dining0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clover Spa and Hotel0.5 km
- Westfield Court Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chester Road0.5 km
- Wylde Green1.0 km
- Erdington1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B721AZ · Data under Open Government Licence